You have a patient in your clinic who is an elderly woman with multiple medical problems. Her family is extremely grateful for your care and they bring you a meal they cooked at home, a cake, and a scarf. What should you do?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Small gifts from patients of limited value are ethically acceptable. Food, plants, and small articles of clothing such as a scarf are all acceptable. Refusing such signs of gratitude would be hurtful to the doctor/patient relationship if they are a sign of the good relationship with you. Gifts can never be tied to a specific expectation of care such as a particular prescription or the successful completion of paperwork such as disability forms. There is no reporting or disclosure requirement for small gifts of nominal value.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Notifying the nurse allows for professional evaluation and adjustment of the PRN order, ensuring safety.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Monitoring blood sugar levels is essential for insulin therapy to adjust doses and prevent hypo/hyperglycemia.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Erythromycin is an antibiotic that combats bacterial infections.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Adverse reactions are more severe and harmful than typical side effects.