Medical Direction Has Ordered the Administration of Activated Charcoal to an Adult

question 49

Multiple Choice

Medical direction has ordered the administration of activated charcoal to an adult patient who has overdosed on several unspecified medications. Prior to administering the medication, the EMT must:

• A) shake the medication thoroughly to mix it.
• B) determine if the patient has a prescription for the medication.
• C) determine if the patient has a history of diabetes.
• D) ask the patient if he has had diarrhea over the past two weeks.

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