Match the Following Pathologic Terms with Their Meanings Below

question 182

Multiple Choice

Match the following pathologic terms with their meanings below:
-Relieving, but not curing symptoms

• A)anthracosis
• B)asbestosis
• C)bacilli
• D)chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
• E)cor pulmonale
• F)exudate
• G)hydrothorax
• H)infiltrate
• I)palliative
• J)paroxysmal
• K)pneumothorax
• L)pulmonary infarction
• M)purulent
• N)silicosis

Identify the correct application of codes for adverse effects, toxic effects, and poisoning by substances.

Determine the order of diagnosis listing based on site, severity, and the extent of burns or injuries.

Apply correct coding for situations involving accidental injuries and encounters.

Understand the significance of initial versus subsequent encounters in coding.

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