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Which of the following physical status modifiers would be used to code a patient with a mild systemic disease?
Physical status modifier P2 would be used to code a patient with a mild systemic disease.
Which modifier would be used to code a patient with a mild systemic disease?
p2
What is a systemic disease?
Systemic-- Afflicting an entire body system or the body in general.
What are the different levels of risk associated with administering general anesthesia?
I: healthy patient II: patient with mild systemic disease without functional limitations III: patient with severe systemic disease with definite functional limitations IV: patient with severe systemic disease that is life-threatening
What does severe systemic disease mean?
A systemic disease effects more than one part of the body. A severe systemic disease is spread throughout the body and impacts the patient's life to a large degree, causing widespread pain and suffering.
How do leukotriene modifiers treat asthma?
Leukotriene modifiers are among a newer type of drug that can be used in place of steroids, for older children or adults who have a mild degree of persistent asthma.
What systemic disease could result in cataracts?
Systemic illnesses, such as diabetes, may result in cataracts.
What are Examples of systemic infections?
eye infection
Is a viral disease?
Any disease caused by viral infection.
Is systemic lupus erythematosus an autoimmune disease?
Yes
Is systemic mastocytosis blood cancer?
No. There is a rare form of leukemia which is caused by systemic mastocytosis but most of us with the disease will not get it.
How does colon cancer become systemic?
The patient with distant metastases has systemic disease. Thus, the cancer originating in the colon begins locally and, given time, can become systemic.
