In the event of medical emergencies, the administrative medical assistant should quickly alert the clinical medical assistant

Which finding is of greatest concern when assessing a 33-year-old female who is eight months pregnant?

A) Shortness of breath when lying flat B) Recent onset of a fever of 99.3°F C) Daily contractions that are irregular and painful D) Vaginal bleeding not associated with pain

The son of an 88-year-old patient states that he told his mother to double the dose of her antibiotic so she would "get better faster." This represents a problem given that the elderly have a(n):

A) decreased respiratory function. B) increased amount of body water. C) decreased liver and kidney function. D) increased tolerance to medication.