Briefly describe MedlinePlus

What will be an ideal response?


In 1998, the National Library of Medicine introduced MedlinePlus, which is meant for the general public. It contains information on more than 800 diseases and conditions. The information is selected using strict guidelines to guarantee accuracy and objectivity.

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The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act was passed in 2010. The PPACA placed a greater burden on smaller healthcare providers for which of the following reasons?

A) The deadline for developing and implementing a compliance program has not been established. B) Though they were previously not required to establish a voluntary compliance program, they are now required to do so if they want to continue serving Medicare beneficiaries. C) The costs associated with developing a compliance program are statistically higher for smaller providers than larger providers. D) Most small healthcare providers accept Medicare and Medicaid insurance, but they do not accept SHCIP.

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A painful disease of the autoimmune system in which the synovial membranes are inflamed and thickened is _____

a. osteoarthritis b. rheumatoid arthritis c. osteoporosis d. collagen disease

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Turning the tip of the tongue to the right requires contraction of the

A) right superior longitudinal muscle. B) right inferior longitudinal muscle. C) right hyoglossus muscle. D) a & b E) none of the above.

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Mechanical traction was used on the left lower leg. This would be reported with code __________.

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

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