You are assigned to care for Mrs. Heck, a 79-year-old widow who is suffering from leukemia. The nurse reported to you that Mrs. Heck's RBC count is very low. To help you recall facts you learned in class about cancer and some forms of leukemia, the nurse is asking you the following questions:
Which three facts should you remember when caring for Mrs. Heck?
What will be an ideal response?
She will fatigue easily. She will bruise easily and could bleed. She will be at greater risk for infections.
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A. 25-30% B. 35-40% C. 10-15% D. 50-55%
If an insurance claim for medication is denied, what should the pharmacy technician do?
A) Inform the patient that the prescription cannot be filled. B) Send a new bill to the patient. C) Call the insurance company to straighten out the problem. D) Refer the bill to a collection agency.
This is a 10-digit, intelligence-free, numeric identifier designed to replace all previous provider legacy numbers. This number identifies the physician universally to all payers. This number is issued to all HIPAA-covered entities. It is mandatory on the CMS-1500 and UB-04 claim forms
A. National Practitioner Databank (NPD) B. Universal Physician Number (UPN) C. Master Patient Index (MPI) D. National Provider Identifier (NPI)
Which of the following is NOT a drug administration route?
a. biodegradable b. enteral c. parenteral d. topical