Why would an EMT give activated charcoal to a patient who overdosed on the medication Soma?

A) Activated charcoal coats the intestinal tract, preventing absorption by the body.
B) Activated charcoal binds to the Soma, preventing absorption by the body.
C) Activated charcoal is the antidote to Soma poisoning.
D) Activated charcoal prevents the patient from vomiting.


B

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A) The arteries. B) The joints. C) The sac surrounding the lungs. D) The heart.

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The abbreviation NA stands for

A. no assignment. B. no arrangements. C. no awareness. D. no answer.

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For the following questions, use an ICD-9-CM code book to select the appropriate code(s)for the diagnostic statements given

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Which of the following coding certification credentials is not offered by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)?

A. CPC (Certified Professional Coder) B. CCA (Certified Coding Associate) C. CCS (Certified Coding Specialist) D. CCS-P (Certified Coding Specialist-Physician-based)

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