In older adults, because of their reduced antimuscarinic effects, the tricyclic antidepressants of choice are:
A) tacrine or ketoconazole
B) donezepil or rivastigmine
C) nortriptyline or desipramine
D) lithium or galantamine
C) nortriptyline or desipramine
Nortriptyline or desipramine are the tricyclic antidepressants of choice for older adults because of their reduced antimuscarinic effects.
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The chapters in Volume 1 (Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries) are grouped by:
A. frequency of disease occurrence. B. treatment options for condition. C. complexity of condition. D. body system affected by condition.
Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. The physician orders the patient to have a lipid panel to include: total serum cholesterol, triglycerides, and HDL levels. The correct code assignment is 80061. 2. The correct code assignment for a Gross and microscopic examination of a wedge biopsy of the lung is 88305. 3. A 62-year-old patient is seen in the outpatient hemodialysis clinic for 3 face-to-face visits in the month of July for treatment of end-stage renal disease. CPT code 90961 is assigned. 4. The patient receives an evaluation of auditory rehabilitation status, 1 1/2 hour visit. CPT codes 92626 and 92627 are assigned. 5. The patient receives a 30-minute IV infusion of 2 g of Rocephin. In addition to the J code, the CPT code 96365 should be assigned.
The term "asbestos-related pulmonary disease" may be used to encompass which of the follow-ing? 1. Asbestosis 2. Coal worker's pneumoconiosis 3. Sarcoidosis 4. Silicosis
a. 1, 2, and 4 only b. 1 and 4 only c. 2 only d. 2, 3, and 4 only
Define: random sample - median
What will be an ideal response?