The Following Questions for Readings: "Fundamental Elements of the Patient-Physician

question 48

Multiple Choice

The Following Questions For Readings: "Fundamental Elements of the Patient-Physician Relationship," AMA Council on Ethical and Judicial Affairs
-The AMA's medical code of ethics says that physicians should serve as

• A) their patients' legal guardians.
• B) their patients' conscience.
• C) protectors of their own professional rights.
• D) their patients' advocates.

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Definitions:

Prophylactic Antibiotics

Antibiotics given as a preventative measure against infection, rather than to treat an existing infection.

Dental Procedures

Medical interventions and treatments focusing on the health and maintenance of the teeth, gums, and mouth.

Bacterial Endocarditis

An infection of the heart's inner lining or the heart valves caused by bacteria, leading to serious complications if untreated.

Osler Nodes

Painful, red, raised lesions found on the hands and feet, associated with infective endocarditis.