Patient Who Habitually Chews Tobacco Is Diagnosed with Leukoplakia of the Tongue

question 32

Short Answer

Patient who habitually chews tobacco is diagnosed with leukoplakia of the tongue, nicotine induced.
ICD-10-CM Codes: ___________________, __________________

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Definitions:

Electroencephalograph (EEG)

A medical test used to measure the electrical activity of the brain, often used in the diagnosis of neurological conditions.

REM Sleep

Rapid Eye Movement Sleep, a unique phase of sleep characterized by rapid movement of the eyes, increased brain activity, and vivid dreams.

Amplitude

The extent of a vibratory movement, measured from the position of equilibrium to the highest point of the wave, indicating the strength or intensity of a wave phenomenon.

Voluntary Muscle Activity

Muscle movements that are consciously controlled by the brain, typically involving the skeletal muscles.