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C. 3.6 mL

D. 1.8 mg

56) The patient is given an incorrect dose of acetaminophen (Tylenol) in the medical office.
The medical assistant should complete an incident report in this situation in order to

E. ensure it becomes part of the patient’s medical record.

F. understand the circumstances and prevent future occurrences.

G. begin disciplinary action against the responsible employee.

H. prevent legal action against the practice.

57) A patient presents to the medical office with nausea and vomiting. Which of the
following types of medication is likely to be prescribed?

A. antiarrhythmic

B. antitussive

C. antidiarrheal

D. antiemetic

BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS

F. The path from the entrance to the front desk is direct and unobstructed.

58) A patient presents to the clinic with a paper towel wrapped around a deep laceration to his
hand. The medical assistant removes the paper towel and finds it is heavily saturated
with blood. The paper towel should be disposed of in a

A. biohazard sharps container.

B. yellow trash bin.

C. biohazard waste bin.

D. medical waste recycling container.