Which of the following antibiotics is used to treat methicillin-resistant S. aureus?
clindamycin (Cleocin®)
linezolid (Zyvox®)
gentamicin (Garamycin®)
metronidazole (Flagyl®)
linezolid (Zyvox®)
Rationale: Zyvox® (linezolid) is the antibiotic used to treat methicillin-resistant S. aureus, otherwise known as MRSA. This type of infection usually occurs in patients who have been in health care settings such as hospitals.
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Under an 80/20 plan, if a participating provider's usual charge is $200 for a procedure and the allowed amount is $150, the provider can collect:
A) $150 from the insurance carrier and $50 from the patient. B) $120 from the insurance carrier and $30 from the patient. C) $120 from the insurance carrier and $80 from the patient. D) $160 from the insurance carrier and $40 from the patient.
An O2 delivery device takes separate pressurized air and O2 sources as input, then mixes these gases through a precision valve. What does this describe?
a. O2 blending system b. Reservoir system c. Air-entrainment system d. Low-flow system
A patient with blood type A would be assigned which of the following codes?
Select the correct code for each of the diagnoses: a. Z67.30 b. Z67.10 c. Z67.11 d. None of the above
North American veterinary schools use the current clinical modification of ICDto submit records to the Veterinary Medical Database
Indicate whether the statement is true or false