Module A
The time established for filing lawsuits
Statute of Limitations
What does "N&V" stand for?
Nausea and Vomiting
What is a payment made periodically to keep an insurance policy in force called?
Premium
What is aphasia?
Loss of speech
Method of growing microorganisms from a sample
Culture
No appointment is needed; patients seen in order of arrival
Walk-in
Counteracts poison
Antidote
E/M codes are located in which manual?
CPT
The process of killing all microorganisms in a certain area is called what?
Sterilization
Abnormal increase in red blood cells
Polycythemia
What does CHEDDAR stand for?
Chief complaint, History, Examination, Details, Drugs/Dosages, Assessment, and Return visit
What is the generic name for Lasix?
Furosemide
In ICD-10 codes, which letter is used as a placeholder?
X
What are the air sacs that exchange gases with the pulmonary capillary blood called?
Alveoli
Which colored tubes contain no additives?
Red, Tiger(Red/gray), and Gold
Stomato means what?
Mouth
What is a complication of pregnancy characterized by hypertension, edema, and proteinuria?
Preeclampsia
What does the medication Atorvastatin(Lipitor) do?
Lowers cholesterol
Viral infection causing inflammation of the spinal cord
Poliomyelitis
What does ESR stand for and what does it tell you about the patient?
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
If there is inflammation or infection in the body
What type of tissue is found on the body surfaces and linings of the cavities and glands?
Epithelial
Where does the fertilized ovum implant into?
Endometrium
Which two hormones are produced by the posterior pituitary gland?
Oxytocin and ADH
Name the three bony ossicles found in the middle ear.
Malleus, incus, and stapes
The doctor has ordered CBC, Blood alcohol level, and Kidney panel. Which colored tubes do you need and name them in the correct order?
Red, Lavender, Gray