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HaShimoto’s Disease

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Immune system attacks the thyroid gland

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Graves disease

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Results in overproduction of thyroid hormone

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SV node

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Sinoatorial node continuously generates electrical impulses. Heart’s pacemaker

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Relaxation phase of the heart is known as:

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Repolarization

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Superior

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Upper part, toward cranium

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Inferior

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Away from head

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Sagittal

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Divides body into left and right parts

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Transverse

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Splits the body into an upper and lower half, horizontal

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Normal levels for potassium

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3.5-5 mEq/L

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Normal levels for red blood cell count

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Male: 4.7-6.1/mm^3
Female: 4.2 - 5.4/mm^3

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Normal platelet levels

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130-400/mm^3

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Remittance advice

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Itemizes all paid, denied, and allowable charges for a patient. Notifies provider of any and all claim denials

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Interrupted baseline is caused by what?

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Electrical disconnection or a detached electrode and results in the tracing moving into the margins of the paper

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AC interference is caused by what?

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Electrical currents from a nearby wiring or equipment and results in a series of even, small spikes in the tracing

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Wandering baseline is caused by what?

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Poorly attached electrodes or patient movement and results in a gradual shiftof the tracing away from the center of thepaper

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Somatic tremor is caused by what?

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Muscle movement and results in irregular jagged peaks with a shifting baseline in the tracing

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Placement of v5

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Left anterior maxillary line, horizontal to v4

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V6 placement

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Left, midaxillary line, horizontal to v4

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V4 placement

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5th intercostal space, left midclavicular line

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V1 placement

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Right margin of sternum, fourth intercostal space

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Should a transdermal patch be removed 1 hour before applying a new patch?

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No, the old patch should be left on for 30 min. After applying a new patch to maintain therapeutic med. Levels in blood

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What is 100.4 in Celsius

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(100.4 -32) x 5/9 =38

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What medication is injected slowly?

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Heparin that is administered subcutaneously

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Which EKG leads are bipolar?

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Leads I,II, III

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Which leads are pericardial and unipolar
V1,v2, v3
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Which are augmented leads?
aVR, aVL, aVF
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Purpose of category ll codes in procedural codling
Track provider performance measures, such as preventative care for cancer disorders and substance use treatment plans
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Supine
Lying face up, on back
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If a pt has a below the knee amputation where would the electrodes be placed
Abdomen
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An MA is measuring circumference of an infant's head. Which of the following actions should the MA take? A. Position infant in prone position B. Place measuring tape so it covers infants ears C. Place zero mark of measuring tape against infants forehead D. Mark measuring tape and record results after visit
C
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Right upper quadrant contains:
Liver, right kidney, gall bladder, pancreas, large and small intestine
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Left upper quadrant contains what organ?
Pancreas, spleen, part of liver and upper portion of left kidney also contains stomach
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Left lower quadrant contains which organs?
Descending colon, part of the small intestine,
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Right lower quadrant contains which organs?
Appendix,
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Peripheral cyanosis
Bluish discoloration of the lower extremities ( fingertips, toes, hands)
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``` Healthy perfusion of the hands and feet's depends on adequate interaction between which two body systems? A. Muscular and digestive B. Integumentary and lymphatic C. Endocrine and skeletal D. Circulatory and respiratory ```
Circulatory and respiratory
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``` An MA should follow the chain of custody guidelines for which of the following types of laboratory results? A. Digoxin levels B. Blood cultures C. Parentage testing D. Lead levels ```
Parentage testing. Also applied to drug screens, forensic studies, blood alcohol levels
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Pc
After meals
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Ac
Before meals
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Hs
Hour of sleep or bedtime
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prn
As needed
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What is Weber test used for?
Determine if pt hearing is better in one ear than the other
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Which hearing test requires positioning a vibrating tuning fork over the pt mastoid process?
Rinne test
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In which hearing test do you instruct a patient to raise hand when they no longer hear any sound
Rinne test
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Papules
Solid, elevations that are less than 0.5cm(0.2in.) in diameter. A commoncause is allergic eczema
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Macules
Flat areas of Skin that are different color than the surrounding skin, no elevation or depression. Ex: freckle
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Vesicles
Small, fluid filled blisters. Common cause is a herpes viral infection
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Pustules
Pus, filled blisters. Common ex.is acne
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Propranolol
Beta blocker med. Used to treat high blood pressure and heart disease. Not sublingual
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Nitroglycerin
Vasodilator used to treat angina or chest pain, available in sublingual tablets and spray
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Metoprolol
Same as propranolol
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Atorvastatin
Used to treat high blood cholesterol, not available in sublingual form
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What angle should an insulin injection be given?
90°
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Scratch test, how long and how often?
Allergy skin test, 5-10 minutes long and you sit for 15 minutes to see now skin reacts
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Common age for colonoscopy
45
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Finger nail lengths
No more than 0.64 cm or 0.25 in.
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Which EKG lead is the best to look at
Lead ll has clearest recording of heart rhythm
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Cheddar
Cc, history, exam, details of problems, drugs and dosage, assessment, return visit or referral
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Soap
Subjective, objective, assessment, plan
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Subjective
Info. Patient gives
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Objective
Clinical, vital signs
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In what chamber of the heart does electrical conduction begins?
Right atrium
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Scratch test, how long and how often?
Allergy skin test, 5-10 minutes long and you sit for 15 minutes to see now skin reacts
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Common age for colonoscopy
45
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Finger nail lengths
No more than 0.64 cm or 0.25 in.
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Which EKG lead is the best to look at
Lead ll has clearest recording of heart rhythm
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Cheddar
Cc, history, exam, details of problems, drugs and dosage, assessment, return visit or referral
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Soap
Subjective, objective, assessment, plan
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Subjective
Info. Patient gives
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Objective
Clinical, vital signs
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aVR takes a tracing from
Right arm to left arm, to left leg
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aVL takes tracing from
Left arm, right arm, left leg
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aVF takes a tracing from
Left leg, right arm, left arm

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