What does an anion gap of 18 mEq/L indicate?

a. metabolic acidosis c. respiratory acidosis
b. lab error d. metabolic alkalosis


a. metabolic acidosis

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must be explicitly stated. can be stated or implied. must be part of the history of present illness (HPI). must be coded.

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On the CMS-1500 claim form, the abbreviation NPI indicates that:

A) a condition was Not Present or Indicated upon examination. B) the National Health Plan Identifier must be entered. C) the National Provider Identifier must be entered. D) the National Preferred Identifier for clearinghouses must be entered.

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Federal laws allow the prescriber to prescribe a drug for an "off-labeled use."

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Describe the error that results when inadequate vertical angulation is used when taking periapical radiographs using the bisecting technique

What will be an ideal response?

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