In GOLD (Global Initiative for COPD), which pulmonary measurements are used to assess the severity of COPD?
A. FEV1 and FEV1/FVC
B. FVC and PEFR
C. FEV1 and TLC
D. FEV1 and FEF200-1200
Answer: A
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a. The lumbar spine b. The cervical spine c. The middle spine d. The thoracic spine
The purpose of a withhold program is to:
A) encourage providers to use cost-effective methods. B) reward physicians for ordering extensive tests. C) discourage preventive care. D) promote the use of specialty physicians.
Chronic gout right elbow resulting from hydrochlorothiazide medication; initial encounter: ________
Fill in the blank with correct ICD-10.
The decision to use lights and siren when transporting a patient to the hospital is MOST dependent upon:
A) your EMS system's protocols. B) the number of vehicles on the road. C) judgment on the part of the paramedic. D) the opinion of the receiving physician.