A 55-year-old female is seen in the physician’s office for an elevated blood pressure. She reports that there is a family history of kidney disease. A Cystatin C test is performed.

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What will be an ideal response?


Index: Cystatin C, Blood

Code(s): 82610 Cystatin C

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Change the percents to fractions. 175% =

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Feel for a pulse for at least 5 seconds but no more than 10 seconds before starting chest compressions

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following is NOT an element of the Patient Protection and Affordable CareAct (PPACA)?

A. Close Medicare prescription drug "donut hole." B. Everyone will have the opportunity to purchase insurance, but it will remain optional. C. Expand Medicaid by lowering income eligibility level. D. Expand coverage to 32 million uninsured and establish state-based exchanges for uninsured and self-employed to purchase insurance.

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