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49) An adult patient presents with fever, muscular pain, and congestion. Which of the
following is the appropriate response for the medical assistant following the physician's
orders?

A. perform a rapid flu test

B. place the patient in an exam room and provide a mask

C. apply 10 liters of oxygen via non-rebreather

D. administer acetaminophen (Tylenol) 650 mg po

50) The medical assistant should administer nitroglycerin by which of the following
methods?

A. buccal

B. sublingual

C. intramuscular

D. intradermal

51) The patient receiving an albuterol treatment by nebulizer in the clinic complains of
tremors, nausea, blurred vision, and headache. Which of the following actions should the
medical assistant take?

A. Decrease the oxygen flow meter to three liters per minute.

B. Report these symptoms to the physician.

C. Place the patient on NPO status.

D. Tell the patient these are common side effects.