During the initial assessment of a trauma patient, you note massive facial injuries, weak radial pulses, and clammy skin. What should be your most immediate concern?

A. Potential obstruction of the airway
B. Internal bleeding and severe shock
C. Applying 100% supplemental oxygen
D. Providing rapid transport to a trauma center

Ans: A. Potential obstruction of the airway

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If another pharmacy requests 50 OxyContin tablets from your pharmacy, what is the appropriate step you must take?

a. You must sell them to the other pharmacy. b. You must transfer them to the other pharmacy by using DEA Form 222. c. You must transfer them to the other pharmacy by using DEA Form 224. d. You must transfer them to the other pharmacy by using DEA Form 41.

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