Most individuals with asthma carry an ________ of a beta-2 medication called albuterol or pirbuterol. This medication is a rescue medicine used during an asthma episode

a. exhaler
b. injection
c. aspirin
d. inhaler


d

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Syncope is a life-threatening emergency. 2. Once a patient has experienced syncope, he is a likely a candidate for it to recur. 3. Nonpsychogenic factors are the most common cause of syncope in the dental office. 4. Syncope is a loss of consciousness due to an increase in the flow of blood to the brain. 5. Fear is a good example of a psychogenic factor causing syncope.

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The modifier -57 is used to indicate:

A. repeat procedure by the same physician. B. unrelated evaluation and management (E/M) service by the same physician during a postoperative period. C. significant, separately identifiable E/M service by the same physician on the same day of the procedure or other service. D. a decision for surgery.

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Because of the nature of the profession, a veterinarian is at increased risk of acquiring

1. Brucella spp. 2. Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans 3. Francisella tularensis 4. Streptobacillus moniliformis 5. Eikenella corrodens A) 2, 3, and 5 B) 3 and 4 C) 1, 2, 4, and 5 D) 1, 3, and 4

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Using a CPT manual, select the appropriate code for the following:

Tom Jump, a 5-month-old male, was admitted to the pediatric critical care unit due to difficulty breathing. Dr. Peds performed endotracheal intubation and determined that the child is in critical condition.

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