Wolff's law is concerned with ________.

A) vertical growth of bones being dependent on age
C) the function of bone being dependent on shape
D) the diameter of the bone being dependent on the ratio of osteoblasts to osteoclasts


B) the thickness and shape of a bone being dependent on stresses placed upon it

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Mr. Daley, an 84-year-old patient, is accompanied to the office by his 53-year-old son. When the physician explains that Mr. Daley needs surgery to remove a tumor, Mr. Daley does not want the surgery. However, his son insists that he agree to the surgery, and Mr. Daley finally gives in. On the day of the surgery, Mr. Daley once again decides not to have the surgery. He says the consent form he signed is not valid. Which of the essential elements of a contract is not present in the signed consent form? 

A. Agreement B. Consideration C. Communication D. Legal subject matter E. Contractual capacity

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Which of the following is a general rule for drug administration?  

A.  Administer a drug that another medical assistant has prepared B.  Calculate the dose and have it double-checked if unsure of your answer C.  Rely on the patient allergies documented in the chart D.  Return a pill to its original container if the patient refuses to take it E.  Check the medication twice before giving it to the patient

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Which type of coding system is used to report procedures performed in physician offices and outpatient departments?

A) CPT B) ICD-10-PCS C) ICD-10-CM D) ICD-9-CM

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