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stephzh

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The physician documents a new presenting problem with workup, reviews radiology film of a chest X-ray, and discusses the radiology report with the physician who performed the radiology scan. The physician recommends exploratory abdominal surgery. What is the overall level of medical decision making?
 
  A. Straightforward
  B. Low
  C. Moderate
  D. High

Question 2

Which of the following BEST defines kyphoplasty?
 
  A. A specific kind of diagnostic test that utilizes X-rays to measure the calcium content in the bone, often in the lumbar region of the back
  B. Diagnostic test requiring a small amount of blood to determine the components within the patient's blood
  C. A percutaneous surgical procedure that utilizes fluoroscopic radiologic guidance and is used to repair collapsed or fractured vertebrae
  D. The oxygen and carbon dioxide content of the blood as measured in diagnostic laboratory tests



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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

C



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