Misusing a drug or using it for purposes other than those which are intended is called:

a) abuse
b) addiction
c) recovery
d) consumption


Answer: a) abuse

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In the Tabular List, the shared portion of the code listed before the semicolon convention is the:

A) common descriptor. B) add-on code. C) indented code description. D) standalone code.

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Dr. O'Connor treated a 42-year-old male in the hospital emergency department. The patient complained of right lower quadrant pain and of feeling faint. Dr. O'Connor documented a chief complaint, a brief history of present illness, and a systemic review of the gastrointestinal system and respiratory system. Dr. O'Connor also documented a complete examination of all body systems, which included all required elements. Medical decision making was of moderate complexity. Report code _____.

a. 99281 b. 99282 c. 99283 d. 99284

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Lopid is ordered 0.6 g po per day. The pharmacy has 600 mg tablets of Lopid. How many tablets must the patient take per dose?

A. ½ tablet B. 1 tablet C. 2 tablets D. 3 tablets

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