Cells are most sensitive to radiation injury during mitosis (cell division)
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
TRUE
Explanation: The first half of the law of Bergonié and Tribondeau states that actively dividing cells, such as red blood cells, are more sensitive than slowly dividing cells.
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a. -70 mV b. 0 mV c. +70 mV d. +35 mV
The patient's level of pain and _________, airway, circulatory status, oxygen perfusion, and temperature are then assessed
A. consciousness B. perfusion
What is the guideline that addresses when more than one type of antineoplastic therapy is provided in the same encounter?
A) The coder should query the physician to find out which therapy is the most significant. B) The coder should check the bill and find out which service cost the most and sequence that first. C) The encounter for chemotherapy always takes precedence over an encounter for radiation therapy. D) Either therapy may be sequenced first.
What does the abbreviation TOS stand for?
A. type of service B. type of submission C. treatment or service D. time of service