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What type of sex education does Texas promote?

Definition
Abstinence only
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Which of the following are common types of birth control? (Select all that apply)
Definition
a.     Birth Control Implants
b.      Birth Control Patch
c.       Vaginal Ring
Term
In Texas, a pharmacist may refuse to transfer a prescription to another pharmacy.
Definition
False

Term
On average, how many people die every year in the United States from the flu and /or flu related symptoms?   
Definition
 36,000
Term
Which of the follow statements is incorrect about the flu?

Definition

Pregnant woman should not get the flu shot



.     It is important for health care professionals to receive a flu shot to protect themselves and patients.
b.    You can get the flu from the flu shot if you are elderly.
c.     Pregnant woman should not get the flu shot
d.    The yearly flu shot is a combination of 3 different strains of flu vaccines.

ANSWER C- they should get the flu shot but not the flu mist

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The types of medication errors includes: (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)

Definition
a. Pharmacy errors - correct
b. Patient errors - correct
c. Miscommunication - correct
Term
A medication error is any unpreventable event that may cause or lead to inappropriate medication use or patient harm while the medication is in the control of the health care professional, patient, or consumer.
Definition
Answer: False; medication error is PREVENTABLE
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Which is not a possible cause for a drug shortage?

Definition
Manufacturer’s cease production for a period of time to drive up the demand as a tactic to increase profits
Term
What is a possible effect on the public of drug shortages?

Definition
a)      Increased morbidity and mortality rates
Term
Pill mill is another name for a fraudulent pain clinic.
Definition
True
Term
Which of the following is a common example of healthcare fraud? 
Definition
a.       Modifying medical records
b.      Prescribing additional or unnecessary treatment
c.       Billing for uncovered service as a covered service
d.      All of the above
Term
How many pharmacies were robbed in the past 3 years?
Definition
 1800 
Term
Which state has the most Oxycodone prescribed per county?
Definition
Florida 

Term
Which country has legalized organ trafficking? 
Definition
Iran 
Term
MRSA is the most common Hospital Acquired Infection today. To fight the spread of MRSA, the ABCD campaign was created. What does the C in ABCD stand for?
Definition
Compulsive Hand Washing
Term
What can you do to prevent the spread of Nosocomial Infections? SELECT ALL
Definition

A) Wash your hands.
B) Cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze.

D) Clean and sterilize medical equipment between uses.

Term
Which of the following might be a Hospital Acquired Infection?
Definition
A) Pneumonia
B) Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
C) HIV/AIDS
D) Tuberculosis
E) All of the above could be acquired while at a hospital
Term
What is an appropriate response to a patient approaching your pharmacy counter?
Definition
Smile, Greet them and welcome them to your pharmacy
Term
We should use medical jargon when explaining prescriptions to patients. 
Definition
false
Term
The radiation from the dental x ray causes severe headaches. 

Definition
false
Term
You can only register radiation levels near a radioactive source.

Definition
false
Term
Healthcare reform extended coverage under parent’s insurance to what age?

Definition
26
Term
What year will the affordable care act be in FULL effect?

Definition
2014
Term
24. What part of Medicare does the “donut hole” refer to?

Definition
Part D
Term
What is medical misdiagnosis?
Definition
A medical professional's failure to properly identify/diagnose a patient's medical condition
Term
Medical misdiagnosis is the #1 cause for Accidental Deaths in the U.S. 
Definition
true
Term
Which of the below conditions is the most commonly misdiagnosed?
Definition
Breast Cancer
Term
The Affordable Care Act allows young adults to stay on their guardian’s health insurance till what age?
Definition
26
Term
Under the Affordable Care Act which preventive measures are covered (select all that apply)?
Definition
a.      Mammogram screening
c.       Autistic screening
Term
Upon the New affordable care act how man state initial sued that it was unconstitutional?
Definition
26
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