The MOST common trigger of severe allergic reactions other than injected penicillin in the United States is/are:
a. Hymenoptera stings
b. Snake bites
c. Food poisoning
d. Jellyfish sting
a
Rationale: a. "Injected penicillin and bee and wasp (Hymenoptera) stings are the two most common causes of fatal anaphylaxis".
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A. provide the prescription refill request information to the pharmacy technician B. state her name and the name of the doctor's office C. document the call in the patient's medical record D. provide the prescription number of the original prescription, if necessary
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