Explain the concept of perceived barriers


Perceived barriers refer to the anticipated obstacles or challenges an individual believes exist when engaging in the behavior or preventive health action. Expected costs when undertaking a particular course of action are also included in perceived barriers. Perceived negative outcomes may include monetary expenses, time and resources required, emotional distress, and physical pain.

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For a diagnosis of headaches due to intracranial injury without loss of consciousness that occurred several years ago, which is considered the sequela (residual condition)?

a. headache b. intracranial injury c. loss of consciousness d. none of the above

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Which coding system expands the existing CPT system to provide a temporary listing of newly developed codes?

RVS DRG CPT HCPCS ICD

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______ law says that wherever physicians are, they will be providing medical care regardless of actual need.

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

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The manner in which a drug is eliminated from the body is called elimination or ________.

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

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