For the following questions, use an ICD-9-CM code book to select the appropriate code(s)for the diagnostic statements given
Rhinopharyngitis mutilans
102.5
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A) apply a nonrebreather mask. B) look around for drug paraphernalia. C) open the airway with a head tilt-chin lift. D) suction the airway.
Warren is 62 years old and recently had shingles—which he caught when his granddaughter had chickenpox. The pustules associated with shingles cleared up a week ago, but Warren is now experiencing pain that he describes as "burning and throbbing." The pain is in the area of the trigeminal nerve. The area is extremely sensitive to touch, which is a problem because it also itches—so the extreme
sensitivity makes it difficult to scratch the itch. Dx: Postherpetic trigeminal neuralgia The patient was given prescriptions for Tramadol for pain and Neurontin for the neuralgia. First-listed diagnosis: ________ Fill in the blank with correct word.
Which of the following conditions can develop in patients receiving chemotherapy and bisphosphonates for more than 3 years?
A) Bacteremia B) Osteonecrosis of the jaw C) Infective endocarditis D) Kidney failure
____ may occur when the insertion of the needle into the artery causes irritation of the arterial muscle.
A. Venospasms B. A collapsed vein C. Arteriospasms D. Hematoma