Which of the following is NOT a factor in slower drug absorption in the geriatric patient?

A) Decrease in intestinal blood flow
B) Reduced gastric mobility
C) Reduced stomach acid
D) Increased intestinal surface area


D

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A) blood and urine specimen collection. B) use of a glucometer. C) patient instruction including foot care and diabetic testing. D) all of the above.

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When you encounter the word see in the Alphabetic Index, you know that ____. 

A. the term you found is the correct one for the patient's condition B. you must look in another category to find the correct term C. there is more information about the patient's condition somewhere else D. you need to turn to another research source E. the term is considered "not otherwise specified"

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Which database system allows the admission staff or insurance billing specialist to determine how many covered days are available to a Medicare beneficiary?

A. Florida Shared System (FSS) B. Medicare Benefit System (MBS) C. Covered Days System (CDS) D. Chargemaster

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The most dangerous type of hepatitis in pregnant women is?

A) ?type G. B) ?type E. C) ?type D. D) ?type A.

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