Explain the general concept of APCs.
What will be an ideal response?
APCs (ambulatory payment classifications) fall under OPPS for outpatient/ambulatory and ambulatory surgery centers. OPPS payment rates are based on APCs, which group diagnostic and therapeutic procedures that are similar in nature and that consume similar resources. Several CPT codes are related to each APC.
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Explain why some drugs are classified as DMARDs. What is the difference between a DMARD and an NSAID?
What will be an ideal response?
Evidence-based medicine proposes to incorporate _____ in medical care delivery
a. clinical trials b. best practices c. experimentation d. clinical review
The IMA feeds the
A) left half of the transverse colon, descending colon, and rectum. B) stomach, spleen, and liver. C) small intestines, cecum, ascending colon, and right half of the transverse colon. D) None of the above E) All of the above
The Geriatric Dosage Handbook consists of monographs providing drug information and recommended ________ for the use of medications in the elderly
A) dosing guidelines B) sources of more detailed information C) routes of administration D) financing options