Which of the following bacterium is associated with antibiotic-associated diarrhea?

a. Clostridium difficle
b. Salmonella
c. Escherichia coli
d. Helicobacter pylori


a. Clostridium difficle-associated disease occurs when the normal intestinal flora is altered, allowing the bacteria to flourish in the intestinal tract and is the major cause of pseudomembranous colitis and antibiotic-associated diarrhea. This bacterium was given this name because of the difficulty researchers had in its isolation.

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A) Loose flap of skin torn on her left arm B) Torn skin with an underlying fracture C) Bruised skin with a portion of bone protruding D) Long and deep laceration with moderate bleeding

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All of the following are requirements to be a medical biller, EXCEPT:

a. knowledge of anatomy and physiology. b. medical coding skills. c. good oral and written communication. d. phlebotomy skills.

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Weekly schedules for the providers should be accessible to:

A) clinical medical assistants and providers B) administrative and clinical medical assistants C) administrative medical assistants and providers D) everyone in the office

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Which of the following is not a risk factor associated with the implantation of a left ventricular assist device?

a. excessive bleeding b. acute heart failure c. renal failure d. stroke

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