A drug utilization review and a formulary alert essentially perform the same functions within an EHR system

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

False . A DUR reviews the prescription information entered by the provider to ensure it is safe and appropriate for the patient, whereas a formulary alert indicates that the drug about to be prescribed is not covered by a patient's insurance plan.

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The lower airway refers to:

A) the space from the nose and mouth to the larynx. B) the structures and passages below the larynx. C) the structures and passages above the larynx. D) the space from the bronchioles to the alveoli.

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The correct level of overall medical decision making is High

Read the following medical decision making documentation, then answer the following questions. Impression: 29-year-old woman well known to this physician returns to the clinic with possible extraesophageal manifestation of GERD. Plan: Chest X-ray ordered to rule out lung congestion or esophageal mass. Upon independent review of X-ray, consider prescription for proton pump inhibitor therapy and change of lifestyle to reduce stress and improve digestion, including eating five small meals throughout day and no food or drink more than 3 hours before bedtime. Follow up in one week. Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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