Pain that is severe and has a rapid onset is described as:

A) analgesic
B) long term
C) chronic
D) acute


D) acute
D) Acute pain is described as having a rapid onset and being severe.

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The study of the rates at which drugs are metabolized, distributed, and excreted from the body after consumption is called:

A) Pharmacology. B) Pharmaconetics. C) Pharmacokinetics. D) Pharmatology.

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There has been a very serious motor vehicle collision involving a high-profile judge seeking reelection. The judge's car was traveling at a high rate of speed and crossed the center line, striking and killing a motorcyclist. Newspaper reporters are on location, asking you to describe what happened. Which statement is most appropriate?

A) "The judge was involved, but I cannot tell you anything that happened." B) "The judge was in the car that hit and killed the motorcyclist." C) "There has been a serious accident in which a person was killed." D) "The accident was not bad, so please leave the scene."

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____________ is an undesirable or intolerable reaction to a drug administered at the normal dosage

A. Toxicity C. An adverse reaction B. A side effect D. Anaphylaxis

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Match each professional coding association with the coding credentials/certification exams they offer.

A. CCA B. CPC C. CCS D. CCS-P E. CPC-H

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