Which of the following is caused by a virus and lasts 5–10 days? 

A. COPD
B. Influenza
C. Legionnaire's disease
D. Pleurisy
E. Emphysema


B. Influenza
Influenza is caused by a number of different viruses that attack the respiratory system; it generally lasts between 5 and 10 days.

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Medical coding requires all of the following except:

A) attention to detail. B) certification. C) knowledge of anatomy and physiology. D) knowledge of clinical procedures.

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A fracture of which of the following bones would be considered a skull fracture?

A) Maxilla B) Temporal bone C) Nasal bones D) Any of the above

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What should the medical assistant do when a physician asks a patient to call the office and let him/her know how a prescribed treatment is working? 

A. route the call to the physician B. take the information from the patient C. write down the information and place it on the physician's desk D. take the information and tell the nurse

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What does the abbreviation DRG stand for?

A. Disease-related groups B. Diagnosis-related groups C. Diagnosis resources and groups D. Disease resources and groups

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