In healthy individuals, which of the following is NOT a function of the kidney?

A) Excretion of glucose
B) Secretion of erythropoietin
C) Excretion of wastes
D) Regulation of water and electrolyte balance and pH


Answer: A) Excretion of glucose

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The nutritional specialist provides 60 minutes of outpatient training for a patient who requires management of their diabetes. What is the correct HCPCS code to represent this service?

a. G0108 b. G0108 x 2 c. G0109 d. G0109 x 2

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A. Draft B. Volume C. Sum D. Bulk

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