ACE inhibitors decrease the formation of angiotensin II, which lowers:
A) blood volume and blood pressure
B) vascular tone
C) viscosity
D) heart rate
A) blood volume and blood pressure
ACE inhibitors decrease the formation of angiotensin II, which lowers blood volume and blood pressure. The renin-angiotensin system controls blood pressure and fluid balance, and is one of the body's primary homeostatic mechanisms.
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A 24-year-old man was shocked while working on his house's electrical system. Assessment reveals a minor burn to the fingers on his left hand. Aside from being slightly shaky, the patient states he feels fine and does not see the need to be treated further or transported to the hospital. Which statement would you make before allowing him to refuse additional care and transport?
A) "You really need to be evaluated in the hospital emergency department. The shock puts you at high risk for a stroke within the next 48 hours." B) "You need to get the burn site cleaned to avoid infection. This can be done in the hospital emergency department." C) "Electrical burns typically increase in pain as time goes on. The hospital emergency department can give you pain medication." D) "It would be best to let the emergency physician check you out. Electrical shocks can damage the heart or other internal structures."
Select the appropriate HCPCS code for the following item
1 million units of Interferon, alfa-2B, recombinant
Professional negligence in blood collection is:
A. informed consent. B. malpractice. C. implied consent. D. malice.
A physician has treated a patient who has a diagnosis that is not listed on the superbill. How is this handled by the physician? The medical biller?
What will be an ideal response?