Your patient is a seven-year-old boy with a fracture of the proximal tibia. Which of the following is the MOST likely and serious complication of this injury?
A) Juvenile onset arthritis
B) Formation of a bone callus
C) Disruption of the epiphyseal plate
D) Fat embolism
C
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A) Surgical mask with a face shield B) Purified protein derivative injection C) Gloves, gown, and goggles D) High-efficiency particulate aspirator mask
Which of the following statements about patient restraint is FALSE?
A) Patients should be transported in a prone position. B) Restraining the thighs just above the knees can be more effective at preventing kicking than restraining at the ankles. C) Verbal methods of deescalation should be tried before considering physical restraint. D) Neuromuscular blocking agents should never be used to restrain a patient.
On the accounts payable side of the medical office, it is important for the medical biller to be aware of:
a. major purchases planned. b. electric bills. c. supply bills. d. minor fees.
Which of the following drugs is a leukotriene receptor antagonist?
a. montelukast (Singulair) b. cromolyn sodium (Intal) c. triamcinolone (Azmacort) d. theophylline (TheoDur)