The MOST significant disadvantage associated with needle cricothyrotomy is:

A) air leakage around the insertion site.
B) the inability to exhale via the glottis.
C) local infection due to poor technique.
D) the potential for pulmonary aspiration.


Answer: D) the potential for pulmonary aspiration.

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A) appeal. B) audit. C) adjudication. D) reconsideration.

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Percent markup plus a professional fee is a method in which the cost of ingredients is added to the cost of ingredients multiplied by percentage of markup, plus a professional fee. A drug product costs $3.33. The percentage of markup is 30%. The professional fee is $3.00. Solve to find the prescription price.

A. $4.33 B. $5.33 C. $6.33 D. $7.33

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Clarify the process of "attesting to Meaningful Use."

What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following is NOT included in the recommended procedure for researching CPT code numbers using the index?

a. Search for the service or procedure in the alphabetic index. b. Find a suggested number or range of numbers. c. Search for the suggested number range in the tabular list. d. Choose the correct code number for description. e. Choose a modifier for all diagnoses and procedures.

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