A 75-year-old female patient has had multiple vertebral fractures due to her osteoporosis. The decision is made to have a…
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Medical Challenges
Diabetes Mellitus
Answer: B. E11.9, E66.01, Z68.41 Locate and Verify Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes mellitus codes are combination codes that include…
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Medical Terminology Challenge: Excessive Hunger
Which of the following medical terms means excessive hunger? A. Hyperglycemia B. Polydipsia C. Dysphagia D. Polyphagia Answer: D. Polyphagia…
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Exploration and Repair of a Knife Wound
Answer: A. 20102 As discussed in my article on gunshot wounds, a gunshot wound is a penetrating wound or a…
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What is an ABN?
A. All of the above B. 2 and 3 C. 1, 3, and 4 D. 1, 2, and 4 Answer:…
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Suffixes Indicating Procedure: Medical Terminology Challenge
Which of the following suffixes would you expect to see at the end of a word to indicate a procedure…
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