For the patient with stroke to be eligible for a fibrinolytic agent, the therapy must be given within:
A) 3 hours of EMS arrival at the scene
B) 4 hours after the diagnosis of stroke is officially made
C) 3 hours of the onset of stroke symptoms
D) 4 hours of the first signs and/or symptoms started
C) 3 hours of the onset of stroke symptoms
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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. It is not uncommon for a person to die from a severe anaphylactic reaction even if proper treatment is provided. 2. Signs and symptoms associated with an anaphylactic reaction may be seen in the skin, gastrointestinal, respiratory, or circulatory system. 3. The signs and symptoms of an anaphylactic reaction never occur so rapidly that they cannot be distinguished. 4. A dentist who is not sure the patient is suffering from an anaphylactic reaction should not administer epinephrine. 5. Patients who state they once experienced an allergic reaction to dental anesthesia should be checked out by an allergist.
The office manager will often consult with the physician regarding salary increases for staff members.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Reimbursement according to a __________ means that hospitals reported actual charges for inpatient care to payers after discharge of the patients from the hospital
a. prospective cost-based rate b. prospective price-based rate c. retrospective reasonable cost system d. site-of-service differential
The container in which stool specimens are collected should be: (Choose all that apply)A) clean and dry.B) sealable and leakproof.C) transparent.D) wide and easy to use.
What will be an ideal response?