A physician is in an elevator with three residents and overhears their coversation. "How could you make such a mistake?" one asks another. "You knew Mr. Morris was allergic to penicillin!" he continues. "You know the antibiotic cross reacts with penicillin. Now he has a rash everywhere! You'd better hope he doesn't develop respiratory problems. We are all going to get sued!" Which of the following is the most appropriate response for the physician?
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Advise the residents to report this as an adverse drug reaction
14%
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Ascertain which ward the patient is on so that he can review the chart
21%
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Ask the resident which antibiotic was used so that he does not make a similar mistake
7%
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Get off the elevator at the next floor
0%
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Ignore the conversation
7%
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Remind the residents that discussions about patients should be kept private
50%
Created on May 10, 2008
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Total Votes: 14
