Question

question 8

patient has a urinary tract infection and is given a prescription for ciprofloxacin by her primary care physician. what is level for risk of complications and/or morbidity or mortality of patient management?

minimal
moderate
high
low

Explanation:

Identify the patient management action

The patient is given a prescription for ciprofloxacin (an antibiotic) to treat a urinary tract infection.

Apply E/M guidelines for risk of patient management

Under the AMA CPT Evaluation and Management (E/M) guidelines, "prescription drug management" is explicitly classified under the Table of Risk as a Moderate level of risk of complications and/or morbidity or mortality of patient management.

Answer:

• Minimal
• Moderate (Correct answer)
• High
• Low