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Many coding professionals go on to find work as: - CORRECT ANSWER Consultant A medical record contains information on all but what areas? - CORRECT ANSWER Financial records Technicians who specialize in coding are called: - CORRECT ANSWER Coding specialists EHR stands for: - CORRECT ANSWER Electronic health record What type of provider goes through approximately 26.5 months of education and is licensed to practice medicine with the oversight of a physician? - CORRECT ANSWER Physician As...

13 yo male diagnosed as bronchitis was treated with fluids and expectant. He returns with fever 102.8, R. pleuretic pain, and green sputum. which of the following would be an expected finding? a) Right lower lobe crackles B) decreased fremitus c)bilateral wheezing d)normal percussion - CORRECT ANS A). Right lower lobe crackles 3yo diagnosed with radial head subluxation (nursemaid elbow). After closed manipulation the best indicator of successful procedure is: a) swelling decreases immedi...

Hegar's sign - CORRECT ANS Softening of lower uterine segment Chadwick's sign - CORRECT ANS Bluish color of cervix and vagina at 6-8 weeks Goodell's sign - CORRECT ANS Softening of cervix at 4+ weeks Lipids in chronic inactivity - CORRECT ANS Low HDL Lipids in under- or untreated hypothyroidism - CORRECT ANS Elevated total cholesterol, TG, and LDL Lipids in chronic renal insufficiency - CORRECT ANS Elevated total cholesterol and TG Lipids in alcohol abuse - CORRECT ANS Elevated TG, HDL...

A 65-year-old woman presents for a follow-up examination after a new patient visit. She has not seen a healthcare provider for several years. She is a smoker and her hypertension is now adequately controlled with medication. Her mother died at age 40 from a heart attack. The fasting lipid profile shows cholesterol = 240 mg/dL, HDL = 30, and LDL = 200. In addition to starting Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes, the nurse practitioner should start the patient on: acid sequestrant. 2. a statin dr...

All diastolic murmurs are pathological. Murmurs Grades I-barely II-audible III- clearly audible. IVfirst time thrill V-Steth edge VI-entire steth. EXAM - CORRECT ANS III first time audible, IV first time thrill Fundal height 12 weeks - CORRECT ANS Fundal Height 12 weeks above symphysis pubis. EXAM Fundus 16 weeks between symphysis pubis and umbilicus. Fundus at 20 weeks is at umbilicus. 2 cm more of less from # of wk gestation is normal if more or less order US 3 month old infant with dow...

diverticulum can be an infection of - CORRECT ANS both gram - and + bacteria Which diuretic should be used for osteoporosis? - CORRECT ANS Thiazide diuretics: slows the kidneys excretion of calcium and increases reabsorption Lachman maneuver - CORRECT ANS knee instability tear of ACL Infections of labia and vagina - CORRECT ANS bacterial vaginosis, candidiasis, and trichomoniasis Chlamydia affects - CORRECT ANS cervix, endometrial lining, fallopian tubes, pelvic cavity Acute abdomen symp...

INR values below ____ increase stroke risk sixfold. - CORRECT ANS 2 What allergy contradicts the use of thiazide diuretics? - CORRECT ANS Sulfa Why should ACE-Is be avoided with renal stenosis? - CORRECT ANS Leads to ARF Adverse effects of aldosterone antagonists (Aldactone) - CORRECT ANS Galactorrhea and hyperkalemia What are beta blocker indications? - CORRECT ANS HTN, post-MI< angina, arrhythmias, migraine prophylaxis, hyperthyroidism 1st line BP med for DM? - CORRECT ANS ACE or ARB...

An 88-year-old presents with right-side weakness after being unable to rise unassisted following a fall to the bathroom floor. History includes aphasia and noncompliance with hypertension medication regimen. What is the most likely diagnosis? Left-sided or right-sided CVA? - CORRECT ANS LEFT-SIDED CVA Which of the following signs/symtpoms are often associated with headahces due to intracranial tumor? 1) pain worse laying down, focal neurological signs 2) Hyperflexia, personality change 3...

DD Form 689 - CORRECT ANS Individual sick call slip SF 600 entries are normally handwritten using what color ink? - CORRECT ANS black or blue-black SF 600 - CORRECT ANS Chronological Record of Medical Care Access to medical information may be given to - CORRECT ANS The patient, patient care personnel, medical researchers, medical educator Personnel not involved in patient care or in medical research needs what of the following situations - CORRECT ANS Court order, hospital accreditation, ...

1. Dopamine release leads to subjective feelings of : pleasure, reward 2. Why would addiction be considered a disease?: Dz= a disorder of structure or function that produces specific signs or symptoms Addiction has defined causes (genetics, environment) and observable consequences (behavioral, biological) underlying change in brain circuits may persist beyond detoxification, particularly in individuals with severe disorders. (varies with drugs and intensity of use. Amphetamine may take a ye...