Using an ICD-9-CM code book, select the appropriate code(s) for the diagnostic statements given in the following questions

Occipital neuralgia


723.8

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Aphasia is a disorder affecting the comprehension and use of words

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Basophils, eosinophils, and neutrophils are types of white blood cells

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is now considered to be the major __________ neurotransmitter in the CNS

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The rescue team is in the process of extricating a 40-year-old male from his truck. The patient's wife, who was uninjured in the crash, is calmly observing the extrication and asks you if her husband will be all right. You should:

A. ensure that she is in a safe area, away from the scene. B. allow her to observe the extrication and keep her calm. C. ask her follow-up questions about the crash. D. allow her to talk to her husband during the extrication.

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