Who issued the "minimum" Do Not Use list on January 1, 2004?

Your patient is a 68-year-old female complaining of diffuse abdominal pain. She has a history of intestinal hernias and adhesions from previous abdominal surgery. Your suspicion should be highest for:

A) appendicitis. B) diverticulitis. C) bowel obstruction. D) ulcerative colitis.

You have been called to the residence of a five-day-old infant. His parents are concerned because he sleeps about 18 hours a day. They took a rectal temperature and got a reading of 100°F. Which of the following is the best course of action?

A) Prepare a report for the child protective agency regarding your suspicions that the parents cannot care for the child properly. B) Undress the infant to his diaper and sponge him with tepid water. C) Reassure the parents that the infant's sleep patterns and temperature are normal. D) Contact medical control to order acetaminophen.