A 13-year-old female is concerned about several pigmented skin lesions on her body. Her primary care provider tells her that these lesions must be monitored because of their ability to transform into malignant melanoma

These lesions are referred to as:
a. macules.
b. nevi.
c. plaques.
d. keloids.

ANS: B
Nevi may undergo transition to malignant melanoma. Neither macules, plaques, nor keloids un-dergo transition to malignant melanoma.

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a. "They can occur from inhaling common household products." b. "They affect the lungs only and do not circulate systemically." c. "An inhalation emergency cannot be occurring if you don't smell anything." d. "Most inhalation poisonings are easily identifiable by a residue around the mouth."

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Patient is admitted to the hospital for treatment a fall off a roof. Significant complex femoral and pelvic fractures, and punctured right lung and diaphragmatic rupture. 135 minutes of critical care is provided in order to stabilize patient and prepare for surgery. Which of the following reflects the MOST appropriate CPT code for this service?

A. 99291 B. 99291, + 99292 C. 99291, + 99292, + 99292 D. 99291, +99292, +99292, +99292

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