A patient suffers from pulmonary hypertension, which has increased the resistance in the pulmonary blood vessels. In response, which of the following will most likely occur?
A) The right side of the heart will weaken.
B) The heart muscle will become stronger.
C) The left side of the heart will weaken and fail.
D) The aorta will weaken and potentially rupture.
A
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Into which of the following containers would it be necessary to inject a volume of air equal to the intended volume of medication before withdrawing the medication with a needle and syringe?
A) Ampule B) Vial C) Nebulizer D) Prefilled syringe
Some cardiac drugs and antibiotics are given as an intravenous infusion, or piggyback. When mixing an infusion, remember to:
a. administer intravenous infusions as a primary IV line. b. agitate the bag or bottle gently to mix its contents. c. keep fluid flowing from the primary line as the medication infusion is administered. d. run the infusion in as rapidly as possible, then readjust the primary line to the desired drip rate.
Pediatrician M documents an email conversation with the mother of a four-year-old girl who is a well-known, established patient, whom Dr. M diagnosed with pertussis yesterday afternoon. Patient has developed significant abdominal pain and loose stools this afternoon. Pediatrician M. collects a comprehensive history and performs low medical decision making, recommending an antibiotics taken with
food, eat a bland diet to settle the patient's stomach. Mother expresses understanding via email. No clinic visit is recommended by pediatrician M. or requested by the mother. CPT code: No CPT code should be listed for this non-face-to-face physician service. Which of the following reflects the MOST appropriate CPT code for this service? A. 99442 B. No CPT code should be listed for this non-face-to-face physician service C. 99443 D. 99444
Basic life skills include
A. typing and keyboarding. B. dressing, feeding, and moving about at home. C. arts and crafts activities. D. driving and running.