Joanne is in the office today because of a rash that is occurring down one side of her back and thigh. She is obviously in great pain and the rash is beginning to blister in places. Which of the following questions would help the provider make a diagnosis in this case?
A. "How long has it been since you had a tetanus shot?"
B. "Have you noticed any similar symptoms in other family members?"
C. "Have you had any sexual contact in the last 6 months?"
D. "Did you have chickenpox when you were a child?"
E. "How many people live in your home?"
Answer: D
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A. The administrative branch of the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services responsible for oversight, guidelines, regulation, payment of services, coverage policies, and many other aspects of organized healthcare B. The standardized collection of numeric and alphanumeric codes that identify and describe the healthcare service provided to the patient C. The largest, nonprofit professional organization for physicians and medical students in the United States D. Standardized requirements for medical documentation of evaluation and management services
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A) Health insurance status B) Previous test results C) History of disease D) Age and sex
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A. include suspected conditions. B. code to the seventh character. C. report the coexisting conditions as primary. D. check compliance with official guidelines.