"A progressive systemic skeletal disease characterized by low bone mass and micro architectural deterioration of bone tissue, with a consequent increase in bone fragility and susceptible to fracture" describes which of the following diseases?

A. Osteosarcoma
B. Osteoporosis
C. Renal osteodystrophy
D. Paget's disease

B

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What does the following excerpt mean in relation to the service provided: "Suzie will schedule an appointment next week if abdominal cramping increases in severity or frequency

Suzie displayed appropriate good humor when she commented that she has discontinued any sexual activity for the future"? a. This service is actually part of the case management medical team conference since the physician had no direct contact with the patient. b. The physician provided risk reduction counseling and behavior change intervention because the patient said she wouldn't engage in risky sexual activity anymore, which supports preventive medicine services c. The telephone call did not result in an E/M service within the following 24 hours, which supports a non–face-to-face physician service d. This service should not be reported since the patient will be seen within the next week after the telephone contact

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When the severity of change is dependent on the radiation dose, the effect is called a(n)

A) stochastic effect. B) deterministic effect. C) acute radiation effect. D) lethal dose effect.

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