What is the appropriate medical term for excessive thirst?

a. Polyemia
b. Polydipsia
c. Polyphagia
d. Polyuria


Answer: b. Polydipsia

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An elderly female patient has fallen and is complaining of right hip and right knee pain. When assessing her, what finding would you find most concerning?

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Although medical assistants are presently not required to be credentialed, which two regulations are making credentialing a logical step in the hiring process? 

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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