The non-automated erythrocyte ________ rate (ESR) test measures the rate at which red blood cells settle to the bottom of a blood sample.

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


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An erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) test measures the rate at which red blood cells settle to the bottom of a blood sample. This is a diagnostic tool for inflammatory disease, cancer, and thyroid disease.

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Who discovered that a dead polio virus would cause immunity to poliomyelitis?

A. Francis Crick B. Jonas Salk C. Sir Alexander Fleming D. Ben Carson E. None of the above

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Determine the dosage to administer. Ordered:      pravastatin 20 mg daily hsOn hand:      pravastatin 10 mg tabletsGiven:            __________

What will be an ideal response?

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____________________ edits implemented by CMS in 1996 identify coding errors on claims submitted to Medicare by means of an electronic screening process.

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

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Name the process of updating patient accounts to reflect the most recent changes made to the data.

A. purging data B. rebuilding indexes C. recalculating balances D. packing data

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