What condition should be sequenced prior to assigning mental retardation codes according to the instructional note found at the beginning of the block?

A) Code first any associated physical disorders.
B) Code first any associated developmental disabilities.
C) Code first any associated physical or developmental disorders.
D) There is no instructional note at the beginning of the block.


C

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A) The sclera must be infected. B) The lens of the eye has been abraded. C) The clear structure that covers the pupil has been damaged. D) Fluid is leaking from the posterior chamber.

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A) misoprostol (Cytotec) B) camphorated opium tincture (Paregoric) C) chloroquine (Aralen) D) tetracycline (Achromycin

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

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