A Patient Calls to Report Symptoms That Are Commonly Associated

question 38

Multiple Choice

A patient calls to report symptoms that are commonly associated with the flu. However, he has not improved after 2 weeks of rest, so he may have

• A) ALS.
• B) CVA.
• C) encephalitis.
• D) MS.

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Definitions:

CPT Manual

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