Depression of the tongue tip requires contraction of which muscle?

A) Genioglossus
B) Superior longitudinal
C) Inferior longitudinal
D) Both b & c
E) All of the above


C

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Patient has not responded to intravenous moxifloxan and cardiopulmonary function has decreased, followed by a sudden decrease in the oxygen level of the blood. Respiratory failure is diagnosed. 110 minutes are spent in extensive measures to prevent acute kidney failure and septic shock. Which of the following best reflects the E/M services provided? a. Prolonged care with direct patient contact b. Critical care: first 30–74 minutes, and one additional 30 minute block of time c. Critical care: first 30–74 minutes d. Physician standby services

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Which of the following selections from the above documentation best reflects the physical examination?

a. 79-year-old woman who is well known to me after many years of treatment can care . . . patient is being treated with aspirin-diprydamole twice daily after a stroke three and a half years ago b. Anti-platelet therapy warrants a PT/INR test is important to identify clotting concerns; patient has been educated about the signs and symptoms of a clot and the dangers of deep vein thrombosis c. There is no physical examination documented for this service d. Eyes are clear without signs of jaundice . . . heart and lungs are clear without abnormal sounds . . . she does not appear uncomfortable during the abdominal examination . . . Edna displays a full range of motion when extending her left knee and ankle with no referring pain along upper leg or in hip

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Why is venous blood dark red in color?

A. Because it is oxygen-rich B. Because it travels toward the heart C. Because it travels away from the heart D. Because it lacks oxygen

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The branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of problems and diseases of older adults is ____. 

A. gynecology B. endocrinology C. gastroenterology D. osteopathy E. gerontology

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