Risk factors for acute pancreatitis include all of the following except:

a. hypothyroidism
b. dyslipidemia
c. abdominal trauma
d. thiazide diuretic use


Answer: a. hypothyroidism

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The primary benefit to be gained from using ICD-10 codes is the increased level of detail, also known as a higher level of __________

Fill in the blank with correct word.

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Examples of times when personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn are ___________

a. initial examination of patient b. surgical extraction of a third molar c. seating and positioning the patient d. both a and b

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

1. The mouth performs mechanical digestion only.  2. The pharynx has two divisions: the nasopharynx behind the oral cavity and the laryngopharynx behind the larynx.  3. The pharynx has three divisions: the nasopharynx behind the nasal cavity, the oropharynx behind the oral cavity, and the laryngopharynx behind the larynx.  4. The hole in the diaphragm through which the esophagus passes is called the cardiac hiatus.  5. The hole in the diaphragm through which the esophagus passes is called the esophageal hiatus. 

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On an axial image, the colliculi are posterior to the peduncles and anterior to the quadrigeminal cistern

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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