You are treating a patient who has overdosed on a narcotic. The greatest risk for this patient is:
A. respiratory depression
B. seizures
C. hypertension
D. hyperactivity
Answer: A. respiratory depression
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a. Kidney donors b. Dependent widows aged 50–65 c. Workers of all ages with ESRD d. The poor
A ____________________ is a three-digit code in the ICD-9-CM manual that represents a single disease or a group of closely related conditions.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
How many Z codes are permitted to be used only as first-listed diagnosis codes?
A. 40 B. 30 C. 20 D. 10
A condition where the cementum of adjacent teeth is joined together is called "condensing osteitis."
Indicate whether the statement is true or false