The __________________ is a dental professional whose training is mainly geared toward prevention of dental disease. The license of this professional usually includes the ability to perform oral and dental exams and to clean and polish teeth, but does NOT include the privilege of repairing damaged teeth
A) general dentist
B) ?dental assistant
C) dental hygienist
D) ?oral surgeon
C
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You arrive on the scene of a motor vehicle collision. Walking toward you is the unrestrained driver of the vehicle that sustained moderate front-end damage. The patient complains of some back pain, but is walking around after the crash and does not appear to be suffering from any neurologic deficits. Although he answers your questions appropriately, he keeps asking you, "What happened?" What is your initial action in caring for this patient?
A) Perform the primary assessment B) Obtain the patient's vital signs C) Look for injuries to the patient's head D) Initiate spine motion restriction precautions
What is the most likely cause of a large unilateral pleural effusion in a 70-year-old patient?
a. Congestive heart failure b. Malignancy c. Pneumonia d. Tuberculosis
A patient has not paid the balance due after insurance payments. The practice manager has sent numerous reminders and the patient has not contacted the practice. At this point, the practice manager
A. may sue the patient for the balance. B. may have the physician sign a letter of dismissal with 30 days to find a new physician. C. can do nothing; the practice is out the money owed. D. may begin calling the patient at work. E. can report the patient to the Better Business Bureau.
Which of the following organizations created billing rejection codes for third-party prescriptions?
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