A sputum from a cancer patient grew a pink colony on MAC. The biochemical reactions were as follows:
TSI A/A 37?C SIM —/—/— 25?C SIM —/—/—
MR/VP —/+ Citrate + Urea +
PAD — ONPG + Arginine —
Lysine + Ornithine —
What colony characteristic is often associated with this organism?
A) Yellow pigment B) Mucoid C) Red pigment D) Swarmer
B
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Which of the following is the BEST solution if local resources are not sufficient to meet desired outcomes a community desires to reach after a hazard or threat?
A. Develop contingency plans B. Lower expectations of desired outcomes C. Create more aggressive safety education programs D. Adopt stricter codes and standards for businesses using hazardous processes
Your patient is having a reaction after taking a new ACE inhibitor for hypertension. Which of the following would you MOST likely see?
A) Angioedema B) Hypertension C) Diaphoresis D) Hyperthermia
This group of agents can depress the respiratory system, causing the patient to stop breathing
a. Opiates b. Benzodiazepines c. Barbiturates d. Antidepressants
Which would be found on a remittance advice?
a. detected errors and omissions from claims b. documentation of medical necessity c. payment information about a claim d. provider qualifications and responsibilities