Troubleshooting anesthesia inadequacies always requires referral to a dental specialist

A) True
B) False


B
Explanation: B) Every dental professional who administers local anesthesia can and should have ready troubleshooting skills, and familiarity with pain control alternatives.

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Joe Black is an established patient for whom I performed an inguinal hernia repair 3 weeks ago. The hernia repair has a 90-day global period of surgery. His hernia was caused by heavy lifting during a move to his new apartment

Today, Joe presents because of severe headaches, upper left abdominal pain, and heartburn, and he is concerned that he is experiencing a complication from the surgery. Collection of detailed history reveals that the carpet in Joe's new apartment was professionally removed last week because the carpet padding was filled with mold. Performance of detailed physical examination finds sinus congestion, swollen cervical lymph nodes, red conjunctivae, and serous fluid behind left tympanic membrane. Abdominal examination reveals no abnormalities associated with inguinal surgical incision, penis, or testicles. Documentation of low medical decision making shows probability of allergic rhinitis due to mold exposure. Recommend OTC Benadryl, and an immunoglobulin blood test is discussed regarding future allergic reactions. Which of the following best reflects the performed E/M service and modifier usage? a. Office or other outpatient service; established patient; level 3 with modifier 24 b. Office or other outpatient service; established patient; level 4 with modifier 24 c. Office or other outpatient service; established patient; level 3 with modifier 25 d. No E/M service reportable because the visit occurred during the global period of surgery

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For a patient with hemophilia B, which of the following statements is TRUE?

A) The patient's father had hemophilia B, and the mother was a carrier of the defective gene. B) The patient's father had hemophilia B, and the mother was unaffected. C) The patient's father was a carrier for the defective gene, and her mother did not carry the defective gene. D) The patient's mother was a carrier for the defective gene, and her father did not carry the defective gene.

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Medical practice management programs often have several tiers of security, allowing one system administrator (the person in charge of the computer program) to limit access for patient records to those who need to see them.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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In COPD, which hemodynamic parameter is most increased?

a. SVR c. mean pulmonary artery pressure b. PCWP d. cardiac output

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