Which should be ordered to assess the lateral mobility of the spine?
any of these options
flexion and extension
right and left bending laterals
weight bearing
right and left bending laterals
Rationale: Bending views of the lumbar spine means having the patient keep the pelvis stationary and bending to the right and left as two separate images.
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A)DEA number is not correct B)Provider does not have a DEA number for nonscheduled drugs C)DEA is correct but the provider address wrong D)None of the above
A middle-aged patient presents with a chronic tongue ulcer of at least 4 weeks' duration. This could be all the following except:
a. Chancre b. Minor aphthous ulcer c. Major aphthous ulcer d. Tuberculosis e. Squamous cell carcinoma
A medical assistant can help break the cycle of infection in the office by ____.
A. eating a well-balanced diet B. posting a sign that no patients with colds are allowed C. maintaining strict housekeeping standards D. administering antibiotics to all patients E. placing a sharps container in the reception area
Which of the following patients can be added to the Patient Tracker ?
A. All patients B. Only new patients C. Only existing patients D. None of these