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Anaphylactic Shock |
A severe, often fatal form of shock characterized by smooth muscle contraction and capillary dilation initiated by cytotropic (IgE class) antibodies.
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Autopsy |
The examination of a cadaver to determine or confirm the cause of death.
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Biopsy |
The removal and examination of a sample of tissue from a living body for diagnostic purposes.
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Board-Certified Physician |
A licensed practitioner who has obtained education and licensing for 9 to 12 years and taken multiple tests known as board tests.
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Cardiac Rehabilitation |
A systematic program of exercise and nutritional, behavioral, and vocational counseling to optimize the recovery and physiologic capacity of the patient with cardiovascular disease.
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Electronic Health Records (EHR) |
Patient health record created and stored on a computer or other electronic storage device. Also known as electronic medical records.
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Meridians |
Pathways of energetic flow that are distributed symmetrically throughout the body. These pathways are used in acupuncture, traditional Chinese medicine, and Ayurveda.
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Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) |
A system of hands-on techniques that help relieve pain, restore motion, support the body’s natural functions, and influence the body’s structure. Osteopathic physicians study OMM in addition to medical courses. |
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Preventive Care |
Screening tests and drugs to prevent disease
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Primary Care Physician |
A physician who provides routine medical care and referrals to specialists.
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Triage |
To assess the urgency and types of conditions patients present as well as their immediate medical needs.
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Wellness |
A philosophy of life and personal hygiene that views health as not merely the absence of illness but the fullest realization of one’s physical and mental potential, as achieved through positive attitudes, fitness training, a diet low in fat and high in fiber, and the avoidance of unhealthful practices.
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Whole Foods |
Foods that have little or no processing before they are eaten.
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Medical specialists that deal with the medical and surgical treatment of obesity are?
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Bariatric Surgeons
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The abbreviation for a licensed doctor of podiatric medicine is?
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DPM
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The Joint Commission (TJC) is a U.S.-based organization that?
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Maintains and elevates the standard of healthcare delivery through credentialing and accreditation
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Which of the following individuals should Miguel contact to verify Cindy Chen’s insurance?
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Medical billing and insurance specialist
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Your patient is having treatments based on qi. Which healthcare professional is most likely performing the treatments?
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Acupuncturist
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Which professional organization develops the National Patient Safety Goals?
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AHA
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Which professional would most likely be working outside of a healthcare facility?
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Emergency medical technician/paramedic
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Which healthcare team member can work independently, performing examinations and treating common illnesses?
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Nurse practitioner
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Which of the following is a trend in healthcare that has a direct effect on how medical assistants perform their job?
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Increased use of technology and EHR
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What type of healthcare deals with patients who have terminal cancer or less than 6 months to live?
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Hospice care
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