If heat stroke is suspected, the medical assistant should do which of the following after providing initial first aid to a person with hyperthermia?
A. Check the patient's vital signs.
B. Contact EMS to transport the patient to an emergency facility.
C. Perform a primary assessment.
D. Prepare to perform CPR.
Answer: B
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The circumscribed salivary gland tumor that is composed of a benign mixture of neoplastic ductal epithelium and myoepithelium-derived connective tissue is known as:
a. Pleomorphic adenoma (mixed tumor) b. Monomorphic adenoma c. Mucoepidermoid carcinoma d. Adenoid cystic carcinoma e. Polymorphous low-grade adenocarcinoma
Sammy Jones is seen today in the walk-in clinic complaining of pain on the left side of his mouth. His temperature is 100.1° F. Exam reveals a dental abscess of his first left upper molar. He was started on antibiotics, instructed to take Advil to reduce the fever, and to follow-up with his dentist. What would be the correct code(s) for this encounter?
522.5 Dental abscess 780.60 Fever 528.9 Pain, mouth A) 780.60 B) 522.5 C) 528.9 D) 522.5, 780.60
What is the correct route of administration for calcitonin–salmon?
A) Oral B) IV C) Buccal D) Nasal
Specialized chemicals that conduct electrical impulses between nerve cells or between a nerve cell and its target tissue are called ____________________________________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word