ICD-9-CM classifies asthma according to the:

A) degree of persistency.
B) level of exacerbation.
C) source of disease.
D) complications present.


Answer: C

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A guideline for releasing medical information is to ____. 

A. have the patient give a verbal consent B. send the original documents C. fax all confidential materials D. call the recipient to confirm that all materials were received E. release all the patient's records, including those from other facilities

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Which antibiotic will discolor developing teeth?

a. Tetracycline b. Erythromycin c. Penicillin d. None of the above

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Which of the following would most likely NOT be included on an office brochure designed to welcome a new patient to the practice?

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