A semiconscious patient with inadequate spontaneous ventilation requires aerosol drug admin-istration. Which of the following approaches would you recommend?

a. Large-volume continuous nebulizer
b. Small-volume jet nebulizer (SVN)
c. SVN with delivery by intermittent posi-tive-pressure breathing
d. Metered dose inhaler and holding chamber


ANS: C

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Before changing to ________ scheduling, the practice should assess its needs, survey patients for Internet access, and investigate privacy issues. 

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Ellie was playing softball and was accidentally hit on the nose with a baseball bat. After examining her nose, the practitioner tells her that her nose is broken and orders a complete radiologic examination of the nasal bones. Where will the ICD-9 code for this radiologic examination be located?

A. 390-459 B. 460-519 C. 580-629 D. 800-999 E. 760-779

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