The physician performs a fine needle aspiration biopsy of the testis with imaging guidance. CPT Code: 54500
What will be an ideal response?
Correct Code: 10022
Note the parenthetical statement beneath code 54500 that states: “(For fine needle aspiration, see 10021, 10022).”
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A) Complaint of a worsening headache B) Capillary refill of 3 seconds C) Decreased breath sounds to the left lung D) Pain and bruising to the left thigh
At a health fair, a patient informs you that she has just been prescribed a metered-dose inhaler (MDI) for her asthma. She states that she is confused about how to take the medication when needed. Which one of the following statements about the MDI would be most appropriate for you to make?
A) "Take it every 4 hours around the clock, even if you feel fine." B) "Make sure to store the metered-dose inhaler in your refrigerator." C) "You should only take the medication after calling your doctor." D) "It is important to shake the inhaler vigorously before taking the medication."
Give the new name acquired by each of the following ligaments as it passes cephalad to the axis: anterior longitudinal ligament, posterior longitudinal ligament, ligamentum flavum, and supraspinous
What will be an ideal response?
What type of intracranial hemorrhage would MOST likely be caused by a penetrating head injury?
A) Subdural hematoma B) Intracerebral hematoma C) Epidural hematoma D) Subarachnoid hemorrhage