Your patient is a 45-year-old type 2 diabetic man who has a non-healing wound on his right foot. You note that the right leg is discolored and edematous and has subcutaneous emphysema and a foul odor. Which of the following should you suspect?
A) MRSA
B) Gangrene
C) Tetanus
D) Compartment syndrome
B
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a. optician b. ophthalmologist c. optometrist d. ophthalmic
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The MOST common complications seen in patients with VADs result from _________________________ of various types
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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Under a Medicare Managed Care Plan, the PCP provides treatment and manages the patient's medical care through _______________ to specialists when additional care is required.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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In code B030Y0Z, the Y denotes other contrast
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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