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When the cause of PVD is unknown, the correct code would be
What is I73.9
100
To meet requirements of relicensure in MA-Nurses now must attend
What is Domestic and Sexual Violence training
100
According to the American Geriatrics Society the target HA1c for most older adults should be not be less than
What is 7.5
100
This is the preferred first line agent for the treatment of type 2 diabetes in older adults. 
What is Metformin?
200
Atherosclerosis with rest pain (I70.22) includes what?
What is claudication
200
Effective 2018, RNs in Massachusetts will no longer receive what on their birthday during even years?
A hard copy of their license
200
These should not be used to treat asymptomatic bacteriuria
What are antibiotics?
200
According to the CDC facilities should no longer require repeat stool testing following completion of therapy for__________ infection.
What is C Difficile?
300
I70.23 Atherosclerosis of native arteries of the right leg with ulceration can be used for the left leg, as well. 
What is false
300
The preferred format for sign-out is called
What is an SBAR note?
300
These drugs should not be used as first choice to treat behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia
What are antipsychotics?
300
According to the CDC inappropriate use of microbiology tests in nursing homes may drive
What is inappropriate antibiotic use?
400
Documenting "known history of peripheral vascular disease" should be avoided. Instead we should document.
What is "known peripheral arterial disease."
400
Prescribers should do this before prescribing a new medication.
What is review the medication list?
500
What percentage of people with PAD are symptomatic?
What is 50%?
500
These should not be used to manage behavioral symptoms of hospitalized older adults with delirium.
What are physical restraints?