Which of the following factors may increase the chance of developing respiratory disease in patients with periodontal diseases?

A) Alcohol intake
B) Inadequate plaque control
C) Increased carbohydrate diet
D) Increased fatty diet


B

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The EMT is correct when he makes which of these statements about assessment of the pupils?

A) "Dilated pupils are less of a concern than pupils that are constricted." B) "If a patient's pupils are dilated but react to light, the pupillary exam is considered normal." C) "Some people naturally have unequal pupils, but both should react to light." D) "Constricted pupils are less of a concern than are dilated pupils."

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Same day surgery

Directions: Code the following cases for outpatient facility purposes using ICD-9-CM, ICD-10-CM, and CPT codes. Sequence codes in the correct order. Calculate the APC. Assign modifiers when appropriate. Use external cause codes when appropriate. Do NOT code procedures that are captured by the facility chargemaster. PATIENT: TERRY OFFICE RECORD NUMBER: 12-68-23 DATE OF SERVICE: 04-10-XX PHYSICIAN: DR. KIM. M. D. SUBJECTIVE: This 72-year-old established patient presents today with complaints of a lump on the left side of his neck. The patient had been previously advised it would be best to excise the lump and send to pathology for definitive diagnosis. OBJECTIVE: Examination today reveals the patient has an area of induration, which is approximately 1.5 cm in diameter below his left jaw line. The procedure, risks, complications, and alternatives were discussed with the patient. The patient agreed to proceed with a resection of the lump today. ASSESSMENT: Lump left neck, which appears to be dermatofibroma. PROCEUDRE: The left jaw line was injected with local anesthetic. The 1.5 cm lump was excised with a wide excision. After resection, the lump appeared to be a dermatofibroma. Specimen was sent to pathology. Closure was performed with interrupted 4–0 Vicryl and Dermabond to seal the skin edges. Routine wound care was given. The patient is to follow up on a prn basis. We will call with pathology report results. PATHOLOGY: 1.5 cm Dermatofibroma left neck. ICD-9-CM diagnosis code(s): _____________________ ICD-10-CM diagnosis code(s): _____________________ CPT code(s) with modifier, if applicable: _____________________ APC: _____________________

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What is the desired mass median aerodynamic diameter (MMAD) for the effective inhalation of an aerosolized bronchodilator?

A. less than 1 ?m B. 1 ?m to 3 ?m C. 3 ?m to 5 ?m D. greater than 5 ?m

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What law principle is usually the focus of controversy, because they are dictating what is right and what is wrong?

a. Morality Principle b. Static Principle c. Donation Principle d. Harm Principle

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