An increase in the number of cells resulting from an increased workload is known as:

a. hyperplasia. c. atrophy.
b. hypertrophy. d. dysphasia.


c

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a. 1674 b. 1864 c. 1764 d. 1960

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You arrived on scene at a local restaurant, where you encounter a highly agitated combat veteran who is yelling at patrons. Given the public nature of the scene and the patient's known history of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which statement indicates appropriate initial management of the situation?

A) "Let me see if I can establish a rapport and calm him." B) "We need to contact ALS for chemical restraints." C) "This is more a police matter so we need to contact them." D) "Let's determine if the patient has a weapon before we attempt to physically restrain him."

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A bundled code refers to a:

A) group of unrelated procedures done on the same day. B) group of procedures pertaining to the same diagnosis. C) group of related procedures covered by a single code. D) code used with modifier -99.

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What type of check may be expired and nonnegotiable?

A. Predated checks B. Third-party checks C. Postdated checks D. Paid-in-full checks

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