Pediatric patients require special consideration because their small size increases the risk of ________ and toxicity.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
overdose
A child's small size increases the risk of overdose and toxicity; great care must be taken to administer the correct amount of medication.
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Select the correct ICD 9 codes: A) 493.20 B) 493.21 C) 493.90 D) 493.91
Which of the following can result in loss of function?
a. Disease b. Injury c. Birth defects d. All of the above
What type of portable fire extinguisher uses air stored in the tank to force water up a siphon tube when operated?
A. Clean agent B. Pump-type water C. Carbon dioxide (CO2) D. Stored-pressure water
In a managed care organization (MCO) contract, the provider will bill the patient the difference between the standard fee and the contractual or discount amount
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.