Which of the following best reflects "ordering diagnostic data"?
a. The physician's review of the results of any diagnostic service intended to assist in diagnosing the patient's presenting problem
b. The ordering, planning, or scheduling of any diagnostic service intended to assist in diagnosing the patient's presenting problem
c. Requesting or obtaining the patient's old medical records
d. Discussion of the results of a diagnostic test with the physician who performed that specific diagnostic test
b) The ordering, planning, or scheduling of any diagnostic service intended to inform the performing physician in the determination of diagnosing the patient's presenting problem
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Which of the following statements regarding the administration of nitroglycerin tablets is TRUE?
A) An increase in blood pressure should be expected. B) The patient may complain of a headache after administration. C) If it is fresh it will have no noticeable taste. D) It takes 10 to 15 minutes for nitroglycerin to take effect.
What abnormality may appear to be present on the chest x-ray but is simply due to abnormal ro-tation of the patient during production of the film?
a. Enlarged lungs b. Enlarged heart c. Widened mediastinum d. Thickened pleura