Medicine

Data sources for analytical studies include:a. Claims datab. Electronic Medical Records c. Demographic Datad. Registry Datae. All of the above
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The patient's pain is described as sharp. They have a history of cancer with an lumpectomy and they are retired. Which information best belongs in the Subjective section of the chart?Cancer HxSharpLumpectomyRetiredFather was diagnosed with a cerebrovascular accident at age 60, belongs in the ___.DxFHxPSHxPlanWhich part of the visit often requires the doctor to touch the patient?Discussing the planPerforming the physical exmDischarging the patientGathering the patient's historySelect the objective finding that the doctor most likely expects if the patient has shortness or breath.Genital erythemaAbdominal tendernessPoor lung soundsFinger deformityFinish this statement: Pertinent negatives point the doctor _______.Toward a diagnosisAway from a diagnosisLeftwardDownwardKash's HTN is poorly controlled and his ear has been red and painful since yesterday. Is the hypertension acute or chronic?AcuteChronic
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Which of the following are potential health benefits of consuming plant proteins in place of animal sources of protein?
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a mother with type a blood has a son with type o blood. identify the genotype that the father must have in order to produce this child.
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A 32 year old patient presents to the emergency room with pain and limited movement of his left wrist after being injured in a non traffic accident while driving a forklift what is the medical code
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All of the following are hallmarks of cancer except ________.
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Effective use of antibiotics includes:- Reassessing for continued need at 72 hours after initiation of treatment- Stopping antibiotics earlier, i.e., after 5 days instead of the usual 10-day course- Getting blood cultures right after a broad-spectrum antibiotic is started- Using a specific antibiotic to target the identified infectious agent
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Clue: a stone located anywhere along the ureter:
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Chapter 13: Pharmacy Billing and Inventory Management Homework Assignment Think Critically (1 gt each) 1. Should Medicare cover all medical and prescription costs for elderly patients? Give three pros and three cons for this issue. 2. Many Canadian pharmacies are offering prescription drugs at vastly reduced prices compared with U.S. prices. Is there any reason not to "go across the border" for your medications? 3. Choosing an insurance health plan can be overwhelming. What type of coverage would best meet your needs? Outline all items you would need to have total health coverage. Short Answers (0.5 pts each) 1. When a pharmacy is billing for medication, what is the minimum information the insurance company requires? 2. List four common reasons a prescription may not be covered. 3. One of the most common problems resulting in a claim rejection is a non-ID match. What patient information should be double-checked in these cases? 4. Explain what prior authorization is. What is the pharmacy technician's responsibility concerning prior authorization? How would you explain this to a patient? Accessibility: Good to go
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FILL IN THE BLANK. mariam is preparing for her first half-marathon. while running mariam will be counting on her to relay messages from her cns to her leg muscles. mariam is preparing for her first half-marathon. while running mariam will be counting on her ___to relay messages from her cns to her leg muscles. autonomic nervous system cerebellum reticular formation motor neurons interneurons
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A nurse is caring for a school-age child who is receiving cefazolin via intermittent IV bolus. The child suddenly develops diffuse flushing of the skin and angioedema. After discontinuing the medication infusion, which of the following medications should the nurse administer first?Epinephrine
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The client is a female, mature adult who was admitted to the medical/surgical unit with complaints of right upper quadarant abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting for the last 3 hours. Client rates her pain 5/10. Vital signs include heart rate 92 beats/minute, respirations 20 breaths/minute, and blood pressure 132/70 mmHg. The client is accompanied by her spouse. Fifteen minutes after receiving the antiemetic, the client stops vomiting, appears relaxed, and denies further nausea. She states that she is comfortable enough for the nurse to begin the admission assessment. The nurse questions the client about what brought her to the hospital. The client states she had right upper quadrant abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting right after she ate lunch. Pain remains at 5/10. The client states her last bowel movement was yesterday 1. For the nurse to learn about the client's bowel patterns, which questions are most important to ask the client? (Select all that apply.) A. Have you had any recent onset of heartburn? B. Do you take any prescription or over-the-counter medications? C. Have you had any changes in your bowel movements? D. What is the color and consistency of your bowel movements? E. How often do you have a bowel movement? The nurse questions the client if there are any foods she cannot eat. The client reports that she doesn't tolerate spicy foods. 2. What questions should the nurse ask next? (Select all that apply.) A. Can you identify which spicy foods cause a problem? B. How often do you eat spicy foods? C. What happens when you eat spicy foods? D. Does anyone in your family have problems with spicy food? E. Why do you think spicy foods are a problem? 3. What additional focused interview questions will be important for the nurse to ask the client? A. Do you have a history of any abdominal conditions or surgeries? B. Have you experienced any weight gain or weight loss? C. Are you have any difficulty with urination? D. Are you experiencing any shortness of breath? E. Do you have any difficulty swallowing your food?
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HIPAA defines a patient's name, social security number, employer, or medical record/account numbers that tie information to a particular person as:a) protected health informationb) privileged health informationc) private health informationd) confidential health information
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Arthroscopy is superior to X-ray when diagnosing:
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Immediate transport is indicated for a child when he or she?
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A. Fill in the Blank: Read your notes and ll in each blank in the paragraph below. Once interstitial fluid enters lymphatic vessels, it is called . The smallest of lymphatic vessels are . These vessels lead to lymph collecting vessels. Lymph are located along the path of vessels and clustered in certain areas. They contain that transmit lymph into the node. Nodes are surrounded by a capsule that extends inward through extensions called which separate the cortex into small . Lymph is then transported into larger along its path, and finally into one of two different that transport lymph into large veins that are close to the heart.V . . _ . _ . . . - D. Matching.- Match each lymphatic ce, tissue, vessel, or organ to its function. _ 11. Reticular Tissue A. Contains red pulp that breaks down red blood cells. _ 12. Macrophage B. Located off of the large intestine; contains MALT. _ 13. Thoracic Duct C. Phagocyte that cleans debris in lymph nodes. _ 14. Right Lymphatic Duct D. Very leaky small lymphatic vessels with mini valves. _ 15. Tonsils E. Network of tissue that helps to trap pathogens. _ 16. Peyer's Patches F. Drains lymph from the thorax. _ 17. Appendix G. Small nodules that may have germinal centers. _ 18. Lymph Node H. MALT in the throat and under the tongue. _ 19. Spleen I. Large vessel that drains the left side of the body. _ 20. Lymphatic Capillary J. MALT in the small intestine. 21. Bronchomediastinal Trunk K. Drains lymph from the stomach and intestines. 22. Intestinal Trunk L. Contains afferent and efferent vessels; filter lymph. 23. Lymph Follicles M. Large vessel that drains the right head and thorax.
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Jack Smith has just accepted a marketing manager position with the nbl health maintenance organization, a major provider of health care services. He had been selling medical supplies for some time and found that he understood how customers bought medical supplies. Which of the following is most likely to be a characteristic of the health care services that Jack offers?
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.Patient suffering from cirrhosis of the liver presents with a history of coffee ground emesis. The surgeon diagnoses the patient with esophageal varices. Two days later, in the hospital Gl lab, the surgeon ligates the varices with bands via an UGl endoscopy. What ept and ICD - 10 -CM codes are reported?
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Limiting the time a person spends being ill or infirm is referred to as _____.A. compression of morbidityB. progeriaC. dependency ratioD. senescence
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surveillance of covid-19 vaccine safety among elderly persons aged 65 years and older
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The respiratory rate of 30 breaths per minute in an infant is ___________.A. Too slowB. NormalC. Too fastD. Too shallow
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Medical Terminology Flashcards (Penta- to Tax/o-)
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A patients large bowel obstruction has failed to resolve spontaneously and the patients worsening condition has warranted admission to the medical unit. Which of the following aspects of nursing care is most appropriate for this patient?A) Administering bowel stimulants as orderedB) Administering bulkforming laxatives as orderedC) Performing deep palpation as ordered to promote peristalsisD) Preparing the patient for surgical bowel resection
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select the spinal cord tract that transmits impulses concerned with pain and temperature to opposite side of brain for interpretation by somatosensory cortex.
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