Which of the following statements is NOT true about physician assistants (PAs)?
A) They may write prescriptions.
B) They may perform physical examinations.
C) They mostly work in primary care offices.
D) They can assist in surgery.
E) They can see patients when a physician is not present.
E
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a. Factitial b. Iatrogenic c. Aphthous d. Riga-Fede e. Idiopathic
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A. missing patient name B. invalid procedure codes C. incomplete other payer information D. missing patient date of birth
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a. Flexion b. Extension c. Pronation