Pulmonary ____________ is blockage of a pulmonary vessel by air, a blood clot, or other substance (e.g., fragments of atherosclerotic plaque)

A. embolism
B. clotting


ANS: A

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Peripherally acting adrenergic blockers reduce blood pressure by reducing arterial and venous:

A. blood flow B. vascular tone C. fibrillation D. viscosity

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A non-serious OSHA violation results in a ____. 

A. discretionary fine of up to $7,000 B. fine of up to $70,000 and/or up to 6 months' imprisonment C. mandatory fine of up to $7,000 D. fine of $7,700 for each day the violation continues past the date it was supposed to stop E. fine of up to $33,000

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What is the name for a list of usual procedures the office performs and the corresponding charges?

A. encounter form B. routing slip C. fee schedule D. collection list

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All medical offices use the same style of record keeping

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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