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Systemic-- Afflicting an entire body system or the body in general.
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What are Examples of systemic infections?
eye infection
Is a viral disease?
Any disease caused by viral infection.
Which modifier would be used to code a patient with a mild systemic disease?
p2
When does urticaria pigmentosa usually clear up?
Urticaria pigmentosa (present alone without systemic disease) also dramatically clears or improves as adolescence approaches.
Which disorder is associated with a butterfly rash on the nose and cheek?
A butterfly rash that appears on the nose and cheek can signify systemic lupus erythematosus. Lupus is a chronic, autoimmune disease.
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.
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
What are the modifiers for mild systemic disease?
P3
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.
What disease causes thickening of skin?
Scleroderma (Systemic Sclerosis)
What is onychomadesis?
Complete shedding of the nails, usually associated with systemic disease.
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.
What are the symptoms of systemic scleroderma?
A condition called Raynaud's phenomenon is the first symptom in about 95% of all patients with systemic scleroderma.swelling.Muscle weakness, joint pain and stiffness, and carpal tunnel syndrome.Kidney disease. lung disease.
