A medical assistant may perform a (an) ________ for a patient needing a surgical reconstruction of a joint.

A. arthrodesis
B. X-ray
C. arthroplasty
D. colonoscopy


Answer: B

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A physician has prescribed a drug normally used for hypertension to treat recurrent episodes of angina based on recommendations of colleagues and the most recent medical journals. Which of the following describes his actions?

a. The physician may do so legally based on the unlabeled use of medications. b. The physician may do so legally if the uses are posted in the PDR. c. The physician may do so legally if the uses are approved by the manufacturer of the drug. d. It is illegal for the physician to prescribe a drug for anything other than the manufacturers intended, stated use as registered with the USP.

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Operative Note: Performed a cystoscopy with resection of a 4.0 cm bladder tumor. The procedure concluded with a steroid injection into the urethral stricture.

Identify the terms used to look up the code selection in the Alphabetic Index. Assign CPT codes to the case. If applicable, append CPT/HCPCS Level II modifiers.

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The change in the conditions for which people seek dental care is related to demographic changes. Older adults with their own teeth are more likely to suffer from _______________ disease

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The manner in which the work and responsibilities are divided within the organization is referring to as what?

A. organizational structure B. mission statement C. vision statement D. structural chart

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