Should a hearing aid be removed prior to a panoramic radiographic exposure?

What will be an ideal response?


Yes. Explain the procedure to the patient before asking him or her to remove the hearing aid, because it will be more difficult to communicate once the device has been removed.

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________ HIPAA regulations require a medical assistant to share medical information about patients who are minors with their parent or guardian

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The FDA imposes special requirements on biological drugs, especially in the research or clinical-trial stage. Where can pharmacy technicians find information about these special requirements?

A) The FDA website B) The pharmacy's drug database C) The manufacturer's website D) The drug information insert

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Which one of the following statements about PCRs is accurate?

A) "The PCR is a public record that becomes part of the patient's permanent medical record." B) "Aside from providing a record of the care given, the PCR also may be used for education and research." C) "National standards allow the EMT to complete the PCR up to three days after the call as long as a verbal report was given to the physician." D) "The EMT should only document the direct care he or she provided and not the care by EMRs since their report will reflect this."

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Hemoglobin in the white blood cells transports oxygen.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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