Ch 10: Pretest Flashcards

Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases

1
Q

T/F: Two codes are always required when coding an organism and disease condition.

A

False

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2
Q

What does HAART stand for?

A

Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy

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3
Q

The most serious form of anthrax is one that is:

A

Inhaled

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4
Q

What is Septicemia?

A

The presence of bacteria in the blood causing illness

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5
Q

Coding severe sepsis requires how many codes?

A

At least two codes

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6
Q

What does MRSA stand for?

A

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus

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7
Q

T/F: HIV infection can be coded if documented as “possible” or “probable”

A

False

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