An example of an administrative duty for a medical assistant is ____. 

A. providing patient education
B. removing sutures
C. collecting a urine pregnancy test
D. handling payroll for the office staff
E. performing phlebotomy


D. handling payroll for the office staff
Administrative duties include handling the payroll for the office staff, obtaining equipment and supplies, and serving as the link between the physician and representatives of pharmaceutical and medical supply companies.

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A) Erikson's theory of psychosocial development B) Piaget's theory of cognitive development C) Kohlberg's theory of moral development D) Maslow's hierarchy of needs

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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What will be an ideal response?

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