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standard universal precautions

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is treating all patients as if they are capable of transmitting diseases.

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warfarin

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a blood thinner.

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electrical force

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the ECG term vector refers to

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antitussive

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is a drug used to suppress coughing.

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(CBC)

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is a blood test done in a lavender tube which has an additive called EDTA.

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the fastest pulse rate

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infants have

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dermis & epidermis

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part of the integumentary system.

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activate safety device for disposal

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in phlebotomy, the next step after withdrawing the needle from the vein

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arterial blood

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a capillary blood specimen most resembles in composition

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20-23 gauge

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the needle most frequently used for venipuncture

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23 to 25 gauge

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the needle most frequently used for butterfly is the

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percussion hammer

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used to test reflexes.

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otoscope

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instrument used to test the ears.

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opthalmoscope

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instrument used to test the eyes.

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U wave

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in an ECG the wave immediately following the T wave & is present 50-70 % of the individuals

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cardiac cycle

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one complete heart beat.

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regular sinus rhythms

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difibrillators are used to convert specific cardiac arrhythmias into

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gavage

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medical term for tube feeding

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fifth vital sign

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pain is the

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korotkoff sounds

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sounds heard while taking the blood pressure

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core temperature

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rectal temperature provide a reading of the patient's

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hospitalized

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after a gram mal seizure a patient might typically need to be

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hyperglycemic

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a patient has fruity or acetone breath odor

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the longest appointment

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a patient who need a complete physical need to be scheduled for

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a durable power of attorney

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DO NOT RESUSCITATE in the medical records of a patient.

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privacy notice each year

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hippa is giving a patient a

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an ECG to baseline

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patient condition like fever or chills typically would not cause

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analgesics

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acetaminophen & ibuprofen

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patient movement

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the most common cause on an ECG of a baseline interruption

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tachypnea

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respiration rate above normal.

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bradypnea

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respiration rate below normal.

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tachycardia

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a heart rate above normal.

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bradycardia

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heart rate below normal

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lithotomy

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patient position most commonly used for gynecological examination (pap smear)

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good contact between the skin & electrodes

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it is important to cleanse a patient's skin before an ECG to assure

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regular heart rate

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an ECG that demonstartes no variation of R-R interval would indicate

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pleura effusion

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the escape of fluid into the pleura cavity

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heart

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SA NODE is the normal, natural pacemaker of the

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antihistamines

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relieves allergic symptoms.

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pulse

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depression will cause a decrease in

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blepharitis

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inflammation of the eyelid.

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respiratory system

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trachea is part of the

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antidote

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antidote is any substance that neutralizes the effect of poison

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respondeat superior

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a legal term that states that the physicians are reliable for the actions of the medical assistant

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triage

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the process of evaluating & prioritizing urgency of treatment

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fiscal year

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a 12 month period that begins with the same pre-determine date each year

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yellow tube

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order of blood drawing according to the CLSI always begins with the

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inserting the needle

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when performing a venipuncture always allow the alcohol to dry naturally before

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insufficient funds

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a term used to indicate that the writer of the check did not have enough money to cover the check

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physician's signature & DEA#

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each prescription for controlled substances requires a

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syrups

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drugs dissolved in a solution of sugar & water & then flavored

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suspensions

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drugs that have been mixed but not dissolved

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aseptics

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techniques that keep areas free of microorganisms

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diagnostic tests

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tests used to determine what is wrong with a patient

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arthrocentesis

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the removal of synovial fluid from a joint is called

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0.04 seconds

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each 1mm (small) box on the ECG strip represents

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sterile technique

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reaching over the sterile field is one violation of the

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uremia

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the build up of bodily waste products in the blood

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apical pulse

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the method of choice for determining the heart rate on infants & young children

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purkinje fibers

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distribute the electrical impulses to the ventricles of the heart

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97.6

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normal axillary temperature

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98.6

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normal oral temperature

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37.0

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average temperature in celsius is

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HMO

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insurance offered in exchange for a fixed monthly premium

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PPO

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insurance offer to the patient's the options of using either network or non-network physicians or hospitals

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medicaid

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insurance offered for people that have low income

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medicare

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insurance offered to people 65 & older & to disables

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Co-pay

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predetermined flat fee that is paid usually before each medical service or visit

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precordial leads

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chest leads are also called

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gastrointestinal tract

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barium sulfate is used as a contrast medium for fluroscopic examination of the

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wartenberg wheel

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used to test nerve reactions (sensitivity) on the skin

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fibula

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the smallest long bone of the leg

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scoliosis

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abnormal S shape lateral curvature of the spine

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weeks & months at a time

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HIV can NOT survive on inanimate objects for

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tuberculosis

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airborne precautions are used to reduce the transmission of

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battery

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if a medical assistant performs a patient exam after a patient refuses, the medical assistant can be charged with

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sanitization

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process of using soap & water scrubbing to remove blood & debris from the medical instruments

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knee-chest position

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patient places the head & chest on examination table while kneeling with buttocks elevated

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sterile techniques

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placing sutures in a new location requires the use of

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cc

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the abbreviation for cubic centimeter

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irs

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employer identification number is a type of number issued by the

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strep throat

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throat swab from a culture will confirm a diagnosis of

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accounts receivable

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money owed to the physician

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washing hands

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the first line of defense in preventing disease

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give 2 breaths & start chest compressions

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if an dult patient is not breathing

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hematocrit (HCT)

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the proportion of blood volume occupied by red blood cells & expressed as a percentage

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first degree burn

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most common type of burn

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abrasion

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a wound in which the outer layers of the skin are scraped off

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american medical association

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ICD-9 code book is a numerical system for identifying procedure developed by the

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UTI

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test performed for urinalysis with microscopic and culture.

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treadmill stress test

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a noninvasive cardiac evaluation

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hypothyroidism

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due to a deficiency of iodine

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to fill

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to be safe, when drawing blood always remove the tourniquet when the last tube begins

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red topped tube

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whole blood takes 20 mins to clot in a

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median cubital vein

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the first choice for venipuncture

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nosocomial

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type of infection developed after hospital admission

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the skin

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largest natural barrier to infection

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signed consent

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before any procedure the physician need from the patient a

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sterilization

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means that all microorganisms are removed

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butterfly needle

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for pediatric & geriatric patients the best option to draw blood on the back of the hand or wrist with a

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heparin

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green tube has anticoagulant called

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specific gravity

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first voided morning sample has the highest

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auscultation

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listening to the sounds of the body

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specialist's office

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wave schedule woks best for

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admissions review

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under peer review improvement act of 1982, peer review organization is responsible for the review of the appropriateness & necessity of hospitalizing patients also known as

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gender

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would be least likely to affect temperature

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orthostatic hypotension

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a temporary fall of the blood pressure when standing quickly

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corticosteroids & NSAIDS

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a patient with systemic lupus (SLE) might be given

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trenderlenberg position

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best position for quick recovery

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ureters

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an imaging test that provides information about obstructions

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medication administration

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the right doctor is NOT one of the six rights of

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empathy

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when the medical assistant conveys the feeling that they understands how something makes a patient feel.

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skull

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a sesamoid fracture will NEVER happen on the

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trapezius

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shoulder blade

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biceps brachii

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inner bone of upper arm

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abdominal

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stomach

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clavicle

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below shoulder blade

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mandible

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jawbone

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tibia

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inner bone of leg

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sternum

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bone that connects ribs

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physiology

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the science of the function of cells, tissues, & organs of the body

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deltoid

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upper arm where IM injections are done

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right patient, right route, right time, right technique, right drug, right dose, right date, right documentation

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8 rights of administering medication

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intramuscular (IM), subcutaneous (SUBQ), intradermal

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types of injection

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deltoids or gluteus

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main site for intramuscular injection on adults

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thighs

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main site for intramuscular injection on infants & young children

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because the sciatic nerve is close & may cause paralysis

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never give infants or young children injections in the gluteus

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hypodermic with a gauge of 20-23 at a 90 degree angle

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the type of syringe used for intramuscular injections

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hypodermic with gauge of 25-27 at a 45 degree angle

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the type of syringe used for subcutaneous injection

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tuberculin with a needle gauge of 27-29 at a 10-15 degree angle

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the type of syringe used for intradermal injection

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to make sure you did not hit a vessel

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the purpose of aspirating during subq

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0.1ml

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the dosage for adults for tuberculin injection

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0.005ml

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the dosage for children for tuberculin injection

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allergy testing & tuberculosis

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two purposes for intradermal injection

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calibrated in ml

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hypodermic & tuberculin syringes

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calibrated in units

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insulin syringes

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isometric line

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a straight line on EKG strip when the EKG is not connected to the patient

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stylus

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the part of the EKG machine that makes the line

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emetic drug

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a drug that induces vomiting

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account payable

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the amount purchased on credit that is used to the creditor

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partial disability

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ant illness or injury that prevents someone from performing one or more of their regular function

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medical etiquette

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conducting courtesy & manners

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precordial leads

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the 6 standard chest leads in EKG

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antiseptic drug

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a drug that inhibits the growth of microorganisms

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cardiac cycle

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what happens within a complete heart beat

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amniocentesis

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allows the physician to perform genetic testing before the baby is born

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to determine the effectiveness of sterilization

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the purpose of using culture test in sterilization

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check book

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the physician bank statement is reconciled with a

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w4

answer

employees withholding exemption certificate form

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apical pulse

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pulse located below the chest or breast & is the method of choice for infants & young children

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HMO

answer

offers insurance in exchange for a premium

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purkinje fibers

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the name of the structure in the heart that distributes electrical impulses to the ventricles

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scoliosis

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an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine

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carrier

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someone not infected but transporting harmful or pathogenic bacteria

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duodenum (1st part) jejunum (middle part) ileum (last part)

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small intestine parts

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indemnity

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benefits in the form of cash payments rather those services

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rickets

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found in infants due to a lack of vitamin d resulting in softening of bones

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exclusions

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specific hazards listed in an insurance policy for which the insurance company will not pay

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synthetic cast

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most commonly used casts on a broken limb becuase they dry and set fast

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sterile technique

answer

reaching over a sterile field is a violation of the

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measure

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the distance between each p wave & r wave

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electrical force

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the EKG term vector refers to

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menopause

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when the menstruation cycle stops

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menarche

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when the mestruation cycle begins

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homeostasis

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when the internal environment of the body works together

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homeostatic drug

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the drug used to control bleeding

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therapeutic drug

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any drug that is ised in the treatmentof a condition to relieve symptoms

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cholecystography

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an x-ray examination of the gallbladder

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physiology

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the study of function

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expiration date

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what assures the potency of a bottle of medication

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EDTA

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the name of the anitcoagulant found in the lavender tube

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expectorant

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a drug used to increase mucus secretion from the bronchial tubes of the lungs

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aseptic techniques

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germ free techniques

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adjuster

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one who acts for the insurance in a regular claim

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coupling agent

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the gel used on the area in an ultrasound which has to be applied at room temperature

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stomatitis

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inflammation of the mucus membrane of the mouth

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z track

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an injection where the skin is pulled 11/12 away from the injection site

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liters per minute

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oxygen is ordered as percentage of oxygen concentration & its rate of delivery is written as

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vessel or vein (preferrably vein)

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angi/o

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to open a body orifice

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the purpose of the speculum

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single red line

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the proper procedure for canceling an appointment is to mark through the entry with a

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wash hands

answer

the first line of defense in preventing disease is to

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CPT

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the reference procedure code book using a numerical system

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hemostat

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an instrument used for clamping blood bessels

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ectopic pregnancy

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the development of the ovum outside of the uterus

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hemocytometer

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a chamber that is used for counting white blood cells

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needle holder

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an instrument that is used to grasp or holds a curved needle while performing a suture

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treadmill stress test

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an EKG test done under stress condition

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transverse plane

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an imaginary line dividing the body in top & bottom sections

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abduction

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a lateral movement away from the body

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deductible

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a predetermined amount that insured must pay each year before the insurance company will pay

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coding

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the transfer of words into numbers

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hypnotic drug

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a drug that induces sleep

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invasion of privacy

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unauthorized disclosure of information regarding the patient to a third party

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holter monitor

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a 24 hr recording of the electrical activity of the heart

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antipyretic drug

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a drug used to control temperature

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medical asepsis

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means an area or object is clean or free of microorganisms for injection

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incision

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a clean smooth cut caused by a sharp cutting instrument

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assignment of benefits

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instructions to an insurance company about whom or wherever to make payments

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knee-chest position

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the patient is laying on chest & knees while buttocks are in the air

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subpoena

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a written document commanding you to appear in court

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malignancies

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cancerous tumors appearing in any part of the body

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backup files

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duplicate files that are stored in acomputer to protect information

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petty cash

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a small amount of cash kept in the office

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closed fracture

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a broken bone without penetration to the skin

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coinsurance

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a requirement under the health care policy that dictates that the insured will be responsible for a percentage of covered services

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federal tax identification #

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a number issued by the IRS to medical group for income tax

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emetic drug

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a drug that induces a person to vomit

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grace period

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the period of time after the beginning of an insurance for which no benefits are payable

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placebo

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an inactive substance substituted in place of the actual drug

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negligence

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the failure to do something reasonable that should be done under ordinary circumstances

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orange/red

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the color of biohazard label

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buccal or sublingual

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placing medication betweeen the gums & cheeks or under the tonuge

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duration of the appointment

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the most important characteristics of an appointment book

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auscultation

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listening to body sounds with a stethoscope

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transdermal patch

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a small patch with medication placed on the skin

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waiver

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an attachment to a policy excluding certain illness that would otherwise be covered

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percussion

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to tap the body sharply but lightly to gain information about the position

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pressure sores

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decubitus ulcers, also called bedsores

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time limit

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the period of time in which a notice of claim must be filled

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3rd degree heart block

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when the atrium & the ventricles are beating independently

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gtt

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the abbreviation for drops

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diuretic drug

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a drug that increases urinary output

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triage

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the action of sorting according to quality. the purpose is to assign degrees of urgency to wounded or ill patients.

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a visual activity of 20/50

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the 20 represents the distance between the chart & the patient

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third class mail

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printed booklets & newsletters that weigh up to 16 ounces are considered

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IM

answer

to inject large amounts of medicine you use

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pleura effusion

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the escape of fluid into pleura cavity

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schedule I drugs

answer

drugs that are not accepted for medical use in the USA

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defribrillator

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the name of the equipment used to convert dysrhythmia into regular rhythm

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october 1st to september 30

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the tricare fiscal year

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gastric ulcers

answer

lesions of the mucus membrane of the stomach

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edema

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accumulation of fluid in body tissue

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peer review

answer

a review by people with similar professional qualification

question

ampule

answer

a glass container containing medication in either liquid or powder form

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hematuria

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the presence of blood in urine

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check

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normal business transaction requiring payment by the physician should be made by

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OSHA

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the agency that requires the use of sharps container

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circular motion

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used when cleaning an area for injection because it carries contaminants away from the injection site

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aphrodisiac

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drugs that increase sexual desire

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antipsychotic drugs

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drugs that relieves complications of emotional tension

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antitoxin

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a serum used to lessen the effects of poisons produced by bacteria is an

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hemiplegia

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paralysis on one side of the body

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fiscal year

answer

a 12 month period that begins with the same pre determined dtae each year & is for financial purposes

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right side up

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the proper placement of an agar plate

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paraplegia

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paralysis form the waist down

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first class mail

answer

any business mail that weighs up to 11 ounces

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physician's signature & DEA #

answer

each prescription for controlled substances requires the

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limited check

answer

a check that will be unpaid if written over a certain amount

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fourth class mail

answer

mail used for bound printed matter, film & sound recording etc

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emulsion

answer

kind of liquid preparation with fine droplets of oil & water

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syrups

answer

drugs dissolved in a solution of sugar

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mixtures (suspensions)

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drugs mixed with liquids, but not dissolved

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barrel

answer

part of the syringe that holds the medication

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point

answer

the sharpened end of the needle

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separate file holders

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used to keep them separate from other files

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thorazine

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used to reduce mental tension & anxiety

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nitroglycerine

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used for treatment of angina pectoris

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pre-certification

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discovering if a treatmenmt is covered under a patient contract

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pre-existing

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policies that do not provide benefits for conditions that were treated before the policy as issued

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hydrocortisone

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an anti inflammatory drug

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schedule IV drugs

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minor tranquilizers & drugs that have a lesser abuse

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official name

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the trade or brand name of a drug is its

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temperature with freezing point of 32 7 boiling poibt of 212

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fahrenheit

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atrophy

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medical term for a decrease in size or wasting

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