The AJCC Staging System is based on type of cancer (T), the number of tumors (N), and the method of treatment (M)
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False. (T, N, M in the AJCC Staging System are based on the following: primary tumor (T), presence of metastasis in the regional lymph nodes (N), and the presence of metastatic disease in distant tissues and lymph nodes (M).
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When does the Emergency Medical Responder need to triage patients?
A) When the ambulance is delayed more than 20 minutes B) When there are more than ten patients C) When there are more patients than there are rescuers D) When the closest hospital cannot receive all the patients
Any pharmacy that handles controlled substances must keep complete and accurate records of all drugs received and dispensed. The records must be kept for:
a. one year b. two years c. three years d. six years
All of the following are confirmatory of diabetes mellitus EXCEPT:
A. Fasting glucose greater than 126 mg/dL. B. Urine glucose greater than 300 mg/dL C. 2-hour postprandial glucose greater than 200 mg/dl. D. 1- and 2-hour glucose tolerance values greater than 200 mg/dL.
Upcoding is the assignment of a DRG that does not match documentation and is for the purpose of increasing outpatient reimbursement
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