After receiving an oral dose of codeine for an intractable cough, the client asks the nurse, "How long will it take for this drug to work?" How should the nurse respond?

a) In 30 minutes
b) In 1 hour
c) In 2.5 hours
d) In 4 hours


Answer: a) In 30 minutes

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Which of the following statements regarding compartmentation is MOST accurate?

A) Compartmentation is a form of active fire protection. B) Compartmentation is not required if there is an area of refuge in a building. C) Building codes contain explicit requirements for fire-rated walls in various occupancies. D) Building code requirements for compartmentation are increasing.

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All of the following clinical parameters are usually performed during a reevaluation visit except one. Which one is the exception?

A) Probing depth measurement B) Gingival assessment C) Tooth mobility assessment D) Full mouth radiographs

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Ms. Rhit is a coding specialist at the Valley Endocrinology group practice. She is reviewing the following codes that have been selected for the diagnoses listed. For the following questions, if the code given is correct, record correct for your answer. If the code given is incorrect, supply the correct code. Select the appropriate ICD-9-CM code(s) using an ICD-9-CM code book

Oversecretion of hormones, testicular, 257.0

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In the context of sports in cold weather, shivering ceases below a body temperature of ________.

A. 85°F to 90°F B. 75°F to 80°F C. 90°F to 95°F D. 80°F to 85°F

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