The patient is a 56-year-old man previously diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. The surgeon performs a partial excision of the pancreas.

What will be an ideal response?


Index: Anesthesia, Pancreatectomy

Code(s): 00794 Anesthesia for pancreatectomy, partial or total

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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When aspirating medication from a vial, you should do all of the following except:

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Alex has received poor grades on his Math for Medical Assistants class. If he uses the five-step problem-solving process, what should be his first step?

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