Describe the appropriate treatment for a patient suffering from myocardial infarction in the dental setting
What will be an ideal response?
• Terminate treatment
• If hx of angina treat for angina
• If no hx of angina
• Position comfortably
• CAB
• EMS
• Administer O2 4–6 liters/minute
• Monitor vital signs
• Administer nitroglycerine from kit if patient not hypotensive
• If pain not relieved in two to four minutes administer two more doses of nitroglycerine
• If pain not relieved administer 162–325 mg chewable aspirin
• Monitor vital signs
• Prepare for CPR if necessary
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A(n) ________ is an instrument used to look into a hollow organ or body cavity
a. colposcope b. endoscope c. cryoscope d. laser
When a diagnostic listing includes "see also ____," the coder should:
a. ignore the "see also." b. cross reference the "see also" to ensure you the listing is correct. c. verify the "see also" during the tabular check. d. use the "see also" versus the listing originally found.