A patient has a long smoking history and has recently coughed up blood. The physician suspects that there may be lung cancer, but no lesions can be seen on a standard chest radiograph. A CT scan offers all of the following advantages EXCEPT:
a. bronchial tumors can be seen.
b. lung tumors as small as 0.4 cm can be seen.
c. a tumor's metabolism can be identified.
d. a mediastinal mass can be seen.
C
Only a PET scan can identify a tumor by its metabolic activity. A CT scan can offer the other listed advantages.
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a. renal tuberculosis b. diets high in protein c. diabetes mellitus d. diets high in vitamin C
The operating room fee includes the:
A) room and staff. B) instruments and drugs. C) physician and supplies. D) all of the above.
Medical malpractice insurance that covers the insured only for those claims made while the policy is in force is called
A. self-insured coverage. B. occurrence coverage. C. prior acts coverage. D. liability coverage. E. claims-made coverage.
If a urine specimen cannot be tested within one to two hours of collection, what action should be taken?
A) Leave the specimen at room temperature. B) Place the specimen in an amber container to protect it from light. C) Refrigerate the specimen. D) Place the specimen in the freezer and thaw before testing.