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Associated Clinical Science Part 4 (Laws and Tox) Flashcards

1
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The 4 D’s of malpractice suits

A

Duty
Dereliction (didn’t do what others would)
Damage
Direct causation

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Promising a cure, abandoning care, exceeding consent,and breeching confidentiality are all what?

A

breech of contracts

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3
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What is a tort/tortease?

A

wrongful act

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4
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T/F: Adjusting without permission is assault and battery.

A

True

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5
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why is advertising a free “give-a-way” a risky practice?

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often subject to bait and switch fraud tactics

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6
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Can minors give their own consent for care?

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no. must have parental consent

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7
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What does SOAP stand for?

A

Subjective comments
Objective comments
Assessment
Plan

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8
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Res Ipsa Loquitur

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“The thing speaks for itself”

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9
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Vicarious liability

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Doctor is responsible for employee’s actions

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10
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Direct examination

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questioning from the defense (doctor’s attorney)

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11
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Cross examination

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Questioning from the plaintiff (patient’s attorney)

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12
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Comparative negligence

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Doctor and patient share damage responsibility

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13
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Voir Dire

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“to speak the truth” (for prospective juror)

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14
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Mal factor

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“wrong doer”

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15
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Mal feasance

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“wrong act”

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16
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Anxiolytic drugs like thorazine and valium treat what?

A

anxiety

17
Q

Heparin, Coumadin, and Warfarin are what kind of drugs/

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blood thinners

18
Q

what are barbiturates used for

A

sedative/hypnotic drugs (respiratory depressants)

19
Q

Organophosphates/insecticides block what

A

cholinesterase (causes runny eyes and nose)

20
Q

Antidote for organophosphates and carbarnates?

A

atropine

21
Q

What do Monamine Oxide Inhibitors (MAO) treat?

A

depression

22
Q

How does Prozac treat depression?

A

inhibits serotonin uptake (serotonin reuptake inhibitor)

23
Q

Salicylates

A

Aspirin

24
Q

Antibiotic for hearing problems

A

Streptomycin

25
Q

this Antibiotic causes yellow teeth, and patients taking it should avoid dairy and sunlight.

A

tetracylcine

26
Q

how do gout med normally work?

A

help metabolize purine

27
Q

Dilantin treats….

A

seizures (preventative)

28
Q

digitalis

A

heart

29
Q

ritalin

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ADD

30
Q

drugs ending in “ol”

A

beta-blockers

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