Describe a bone density (DEXA) scan
What will be an ideal response?
A bone-density or dual X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scan is a special kind of low-radiation X-ray that shows changes in the rays' intensity after passing through bone. Doctors can see small changes in bone density from the amount of change in the X-ray.
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Nathan is in the office today complaining of a sore throat and fever. After ruling out strep throat, the physician diagnoses a common cold and tells Nathan to take over-the-counter medications for symptom relief. In which category does Nathan's chief complaint fall?
A. Minimal complaint B. Self-limited complaint C. Low-severity complaint D. Moderate-severity complaint E. High-severity complaint
If the insurance plan has a hold harmless clause, it means that the patient is
a. charged for fees by the health care provider, per the EOB. b. automatically has lower out-of-pocket health care expenses. c. not responsible for paying what the insurance plan denies. d. required to pay any amounts that the insurance plan denies.
Cryoablation external genital warts
A. Destruction B. Cryoablation C. Excision D. Resection
Which of the following will be included in the instructions you give her for this test?
a. Take this bottle and urinate in it. b. Take this bottle home and collect all your urine in it for 24 hours. c. Be sure to clean yourself as I explained to you and save only the urine from the middle of the stream. d. Take deep breaths and relax as this small tube is inserted to remove some sterile urine.