The medical term for drooping of the upper eyelid is ________. 

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


ptosis
Ptosis is the drooping of the upper eyelid.

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Relative to pemphigus vulgaris and mucous membrane pemphigoid, which of the following is incorrect?

a. IgG can be demonstrated in tissue biopsies of both diseases. b. Both present as ulcers preceded by blis-ters. c. Both respond to treatment with corticos-teroids. d. Both are self-limited. e. Both can affect the same intraoral sites.

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A well-managed inventory program includes

A. service charges. B. waste control. C. financial loss. D. finance charges.

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Refer to the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines I.C.4.a.6.a which states: Code ________ should not be assigned if insulin is given temporarily to bring a patient's blood sugar under control during an encounter.

A. Z79.84 B. Z79.8 C.  Z79.4 D. Z79.83

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The physical examination of a sexual assault victim should be:

A. limited to a brief survey for life-threatening injuries. B. as detailed as possible so all injuries can be documented. C. performed in the presence of at least two police officers. D. deferred until the patient can be evaluated by a physician.

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