When coding pressure ulcers, coders should first code which of the following?
a. Stage of the ulcer
b. Any associated gangrene
c. Site of the ulcer
d. Severity of the ulcer
Answer: b
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When medications and basic treatments do not work for GERD, ________, which tightens the cardiac sphincter and its surrounding tissues, can be performed.
A. angiogram B. gastric bypass C. fundoplication D. colonoscopy
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Medical records of children who have reached legal age can be thrown away. 2. A medical records technologist works with patients in medical offices and hospitals. 3. When medical records can finally be eliminated, they must be shredded. 4. After a deadline has passed, retrieve files from storage and review each file before it is destroyed. 5. Alphabetic filing systems are the most common for maintaining patient files in sequential order.
Calculate the amount you will prepare for each dose. A physician orders ceftriaxone 900 mg IV q12h in 50 mL 5% dextrose and water IV solution.
The package insert states: "For IV administration, reconstitute with 9.6 mL diluent to the vial for a concentration of 100 mg/mL."How many full doses are available in this vial?
What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following agencies or organizations oversees the practice of pharmacy?
State board of pharmacy FDA DEA NABP