Abbreviations and Acronyms Mystery Specialties Definitions
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What is Magnetic Resonance Imaging
MRI is a technique used in radiology to create detailed pictures of the inside of your body. What does MRI stand for?
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False - Antibiotics treat bacterial infections
True or False: Providers will usually prescribe antibiotics for a viral diagnosis. Explain.
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What is Pediatrics
The Brady family is new in town. They are taking their 4-year-old son to this specialty for vaccinations.
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What is Narcotics
Morphine, codeine, and heroin are all examples of this.
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What is Medicare Secondary Payer Questionnaire
The MSPQ is used for patients with specific insurance coverage to determine who should be the primary payer. What does MSPQ stand for?
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What is APPT
How is the word "Appointment" abbreviated?
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What is Obstetrics and Gynecology
Having experienced a difficult first pregnancy, Mrs. Brady would like to see a specialist in childbirth. This specialty was recommended for her.
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What is Emmi Solutions
This organization has partnered with Mercy to provide online patient education.
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What is Sigoth
This is the abbreviation for Significant Other.
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True - Oldest items will appear at the top and new items are added to the bottom.
True or False: In a Workqueue, data items are usually sorted in order of insertion. Explain.
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What is Behavioral Health.
Mrs. Brady would like to talk to a counselor regarding marital issues and stress. This specialty will be able to treat her.
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True - Private insurance companies contract to provide patients with Medicare part A and part B benefits.
True or False: Medicare Advantage Plans are also referred to as Medicare Replacement Policies. Explain
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What is 04/18/37. DD/MM/YY.
Mr. Johnson was both on April 18, 1937. How will this date be abbreviated in EPIC and in what format?
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What is Diagnoses
This is the plural tense of diagnosis.
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What is Gastroenterology
Mr. Brady's father will need to consult this specialty for a colonoscopy.
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What is FairWarning
This computer application monitors Mercy’s compliance with privacy regulations and uses audit trails to identify illegal or unnecessary access to patient records.
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What is HIPAA - Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
This legislative act protects confidentiality and privacy of patient information.
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When is 1928
Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin in this year.
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What is Endocrinology
Mrs. Brady's PCP has diagnosed her with Hypothyroidism. She will be referred to this specialty.
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What is Care Everywhere
This program can be used to reconcile a patient’s medications and problems, share electronic records between facilities and cities, and share electronic records between different healthcare systems.






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