If performed early, ________ surgery may halt the progression of wet macular degeneration, thus preventing a total loss of vision. There is no guarantee this will preserve vision, but it is the best treatment
a. laser
b. lazer
c. loop
d. LASIK
a
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Your patient, a 29-year-old female, was the front seat passenger in a vehicle that was struck in the passenger's side door by another vehicle that ran a red light. Which of the following is most likely to have occurred?
A) The patient impacted the steering wheel with her chest, causing a fracture of the sternum. B) The patient's body was pushed forcefully out from under her head, causing injury to the cervical spine. C) The patient took the "up and over" pathway, striking her head on the windshield. D) The patient took the "down and under" pathway, causing trauma to her lower extremities.
When the physician determines the patient's main reason for the encounter, this information is referred to as the:
A) primary diagnosis. B) prevailing diagnosis. C) admitting diagnosis. D) chief complaint.
Dr. Mary Crib, who is a dermatologist, has contacted the local health clinic and informed the staff that if they refer to her any patients on Medicare or Medicaid, she will give the health clinic a 10% referral payment. This is an example of:
A. Kickbacks B. Improper coding and billing C. Self-referral D. Improper inducements
This type of standpipe system has only 2 1/2-inch discharges designed for fire department use
A. Class I B. Class II C. Class III