CPB (Certified Professional Biller) Certification Practice Exam

What is the term used to describe the appearance of a pathologic condition due to ingestion or exposure to a chemical substance properly administered or taken?

1. Adverse Selection

2. Adverse Reaction

3. Allowed Charge

4. Allowable Charge

The correct answer is: Adverse Reaction

An adverse reaction is the term used to describe the appearance of a pathological condition due to ingestion or exposure to a chemical substance properly administered or taken. An adverse reaction occurs when the body reacts negatively to a medication, chemical, or substance, leading to symptoms or illness. The other options are not related to the concept of adverse reactions in this context: - Adverse selection is a term often used in insurance to describe a situation where higher-risk individuals are more likely to be insured than lower-risk individuals. - Allowed charge and allowable charge are related to the maximum amount an insurance company is willing to pay for a specific service or procedure.