The physician inspects the patient's skin under an ultraviolet lamp in a darkened room during a(n) ________ examination. 

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


Wood's light
During a Wood's light examination, the physician inspects the patient's skin under an ultraviolet lamp in a darkened room to highlight certain abnormal skin characteristics.

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A "taxonomy code" on a claim form is used to designate

A) the physician's NPI. B) the physician's office address. C) the physician's specialty. D) none of the above.

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A patient with epicondylitis experiences pain at the:

A) knee B) elbow C) shoulder D) jaw

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Patients confined to bed should have their position changed at least every ____

A) 30 minutes B) hour C) 2 hours D) 3 hours

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