Which of the following statements MOST accurately describes asthma?
A. Irreversible airway disease that presents with inspiratory wheezing
B. Reversible airway disease caused by an exaggerated immune response
C. Irreversible airway disease that results in increased alveolar surface tension
D. Chronic respiratory disease caused by long-term exposure to toxic substances
Answer: B. Reversible airway disease caused by an exaggerated immune response
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To differentiate the species within the Mycobacterium avium complex, one would use
A) pyrazinamidase. B) tellurite reduction. C) 16sRNA genotyping. D) A and C. E) B and C.
________ are used in healthcare facilities for the care of all patients and are an important measure for preventing the transmission of disease in the healthcare setting.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
When printing or exporting encounter notes using the Student Edition software, remember that you:
a. can only print or export your work at the completion of an exercise. b. need to use the Print button on the Toolbar. c. will require access to a network printer or the Internet. d. should have your printed note or exported file in hand before exiting.
During the monthly office meeting, the method of scheduling appointments was discussed. The patients frequently had wait times in excess of two hours and were very upset by the time the physician saw them. The practice is a large community clinic that uses wave scheduling. Which of the following scheduling methods may be a better alternative for the clinic?
A. Wave scheduling with double and triple booking of patients at the top of each hour. B. Scheduled appointments in the morning for call-in patients and open hours in the afternoon. C. See fewer patients each day. D. There is not better scheduling method.