During an anaphylactic reaction, what does the term "shock" refer to?

A. A decrease in perfusion of oxygenated blood
B. An increase in perfusion of deoxygenated blood
C. An increase in muscle tone
D. A decrease in muscle tone


Answer: A

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Which of the following defines the "Current Procedural Terminology"?

A. Standardized requirements for medical documentation of evaluation and management services B. The standardized collection of numeric and alphanumeric codes that identify and describe the healthcare service provided to the patient C. The administrative branch of the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services responsible for oversight, guidelines, regulation, payment of services, coverage policies, and many other aspects of organized healthcare D. The largest, nonprofit professional organization for physicians and medical students in the United States

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Which type of insurance is primarily responsible to pay for an injury that occurs at work?

a. HMO b. PPO c. Workers' compensation d. Private insurance

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Improper billing may lead to a cash-flow problem for the provider's office

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Removal of a foreign body from the posterior segment of the eye with use of a magnet is coded to procedure code __________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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