What is the clinical significance of testing for Transthyretin?

A. High levels are associated with an acute phase reaction
B. Levels are associated with glomerular injury in diabetic nephropathy
C. Low levels indicate compromised nutritional status
D. Low levels are associated with increased free cortisol


C

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Drugs for inhalation that are gases administered by the AEMT would include which of the following?

A) Oxygen B) Nitrous oxide C) Carbon dioxide D) Both A and B

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The ________ muscle(s) evert(s) the foot and helps bring about plantar flexion.

A. gastrocnemius B. tibialis anterior C. peroneus D. flexor and extensor digitorum longus

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Select the appropriate HCPCS code for the following item

Ostomy faceplate

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All of the following guidelines are correct for typing courtesy titles except:

A) "Miss" is used for a young girl or a woman of single status. B) professional titles such as "MD" are used instead of "Mr." or "Miss." C) "Mrs." is used when a woman's marital status is unknown. D) two individuals at the same address should appear with separate titles.

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