Antidiabetic drugs are classified into _____ and _____ agents
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
oral, injectable: The decision to use a specific drug is based on whether there is an absolute insulin deficiency of insulin (as seen in type 1 diabetes) or a defect in insulin action and secretion (as seen in type 2 diabetes).
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Within minutes of administering Proventil (albuterol) to a patient through her metered-dose inhaler (MDI), the patient is breathing easier and states that she feels much better. An Emergency Medical Responder on scene asks you how the medication in the MDI helped the patient. Which of these responses would be most appropriate?
A) "The medication travels to the brain and forces the respiratory rate to increase." B) "The medication in the MDI relaxes the throat, allowing more oxygen to enter." C) "The medication is an anti-inflammatory and decreases swelling in the lung tissue." D) "The medication in the inhaler relaxes and opens up the small airways in the lungs."
What is the range of codes in the HCPCS?
a. B2000–R5000 b. A0000–V5999 c. A0000–B9999 d. C0000–V9999
Partial hospitalization services are paid for under Ambulatory Payment Classifications (APCs) when _____________________.?
A) received by unstable dialysis patients in a part of the hospital where patients generally do not stay overnight B) ?psychiatric or behavioral health patients receive certain services and spend part of the day or the night in the hospital C) an observation patient has been in the hospital for over 48 hours and the patient's condition still does not permit discharge to home D) ?an inpatient length of stay is too short for a regular diagnosis related group (DRG) payment
Dr. Clark has just documented his findings of a physical exam performed on Patti Wolfe. She was seen today for productive cough. These findings are considered what kind of findings, as they relate to the SOAP note?
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).