The term used to describe the assignment of a code for a lower level of service than was actually performed is:
A) editing.
B) upcoding.
C) downcoding.
D) counseling.
C
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A. medication management B. narcosynthesis C. pharmacotherapy D. medication therapy
The combining vowel is an extension of the word root and may be used to modify the spelling of a term generally by using the letter ____.
A. a or e B. a or o C. e or i D. o or i
When attempting to resuscitate a patient in cardiac arrest, which of the following questions would you pose if you suspect that the patient is hyperkalemic?
A) "Does this patient undergo dialysis?" B) "Is this patient a known diabetic?" C) "Does this patient take blood thinners?" D) "Has this patient had vomiting or diarrhea?"
Which type of muscle tissue us found in the forearm?
A. Voluntary. B. Contraction. C. Involuntary. D. Integumentary.