Question 1

Which of the following is a form of a cardiac condition that may be treated with a beta-blocker?

Options :

A : Third degree heart block

B : Coronary artery disease

C : Sinus bradycardia

D : Cardiomyopathy

Answer: B

Question 2

Which of the following conditions is commonly treated with the medication sertraline?

Options :

A : Schizophrenia

B : Asthma

C : Depression

D : Heart failure

Answer: C

Question 3

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A patient returns to a PCP for follow-up care related to a UTI. The provider documents œstage 3 CKD

as determined by a single eGFR of 52 mL/min. Which of the following actions should the CDI

specialist take?

Options :

A : Add diagnosis of CKD stage 3 to claim, as it is reportable.

B : Review CKD staging criteria with provider.

C : Delete CKD diagnosis from claim as it was not treated during this encounter.

D : Query for stage 4 CKD.

Answer: B

Question 4

A CDI specialist receives a call from a disgruntled provider regarding recent documentation queries.

The provider claims to only have 15 minutes to see patients and does not have time for interruptions

like this if it does not increase reimbursement. Which of the following is the BEST course of action to

effectively facilitate communication?

Options :

A : Explain to the provider that queries may affect reimbursement, however not directly, and he

should comply.

B : Listen to the provider, agree this does not affect reimbursement, and explain that the CDI team

will stop querying.

C : Request a time at the provider's convenience to review the query process and collaborate to

facilitate the best workflow.

D : Call the provider's superior and report him as being non-compliant with organizational processes.

Answer: C

Question 5

Which diagnosis and treatment plan may generate a query?

Options :

A : Prostate carcinoma and luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone

B : Atrial fibrillation and amiodarone

C : Malnutrition and parenteral nutrition

D : Severe major depressive disorder and immunotherapy

Answer: D

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