What is required prior to billing HIV and AIDS-related diagnoses on an insurance claim?
A. a signed patient authorization form for release of HIV status
B. verbal consent from the patient to release this information
C. documentation from the physician confirming the diagnosis
D. preauthorization from the insurance company
Answer: A
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A) Enroute to the hospital B) Before transferring to the stretcher C) Just before leaving the scene D) Prior to immobilizing the patient
Neutrophilia and a left shift are most often found in patients with:
a. Autoimmune disorder b. Acute bacterial infection c. Hemolytic anemia d. Acute viral infection
Which of the following classifications of medications does NOT appear on the list of "high-alert medications"?
Oral hypoglycemic drugs Antiarrhythmics Antibiotics Radiocontrast agents
Risk factors or exposures that we think might affect the outcome are known as ____.
A. indirect causes B. direct causes C. dependent variables D. independent variables