The kidneys lie behind the peritoneal cavity in the ________ position.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


retroperitoneal

The kidneys are in the retroperitoneal position.

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A) left ventricle. B) pulmonary artery. C) left atrium. D) aorta.

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A. 1 year to 5 years B. 1 year to 10 years C. 2 years to 8 years D. 2 years to 15 years

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You have provided an albuterol treatment for your asthma patient and after a few minutes you reassess her. Which of the following would indicate that she is worsening rather than improving?

A) She has become tachycardic. B) She is becoming lethargic. C) Her blood pressure is unchanged. D) She reports increased palpitations.

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Using a CPT manual, select the appropriate code for the following procedure

Shaving of dermal lesion of lip, 1.3 cm.

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