Several Regulations Must Be Followed When Managing Controlled Substances in the Ambulatory

question 16

Multiple Choice

Several regulations must be followed when managing controlled substances in the ambulatory care environment. Which of the following is one of these rules?

• A) Keep drug cabinet keys in an open area.
• B) Maintain log records as part of the patient's chart.
• C) Stock prescription pads at the workstations of each exam room.
• D) Store all controlled substances in a locked cabinet.

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Definitions:

Auditory Pathway

The sequence of neural structures that sound waves travel through to be processed as sounds in the brain, from the ear to the auditory cortex.

Cochlea

A spiral-shaped, fluid-filled inner ear structure responsible for converting sound waves into nerve signals that the brain interprets as sound.

Cortex

The outermost layer of the brain, responsible for complex functions including thought, memory, sensory processing, and voluntary movement.

Whale Songs

Complex sequences of vocalizations produced by whales, particularly males, that are thought to play a role in communication and mating behaviors.