Why do many medical offices call to remind patients of their appointments the day prior to the appointment?

A. As an extra reminder to the patient
B. Because many people forget about their appointment
C. To give the medical assistantsomething to do in down time at the office
D. To avoid cancellations


B.Because many people forget about their appointment

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The clinical area usually contains all of the following EXCEPT ________.

A. treatment rooms B. supply rooms C. radiology rooms D. postage meters

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What does the term to ambulate mean?

A. To get out of bed B. To walk C. To sit in a wheelchair D. To move in a wheelchair

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Clara Simmons, a 62-year-old patient, has come to the medical office with a complaint of weight gain and puffy hands and feet. "This isn't like me," she says. "I exercise regularly and watch my diet." When you check her vital signs, you find that her blood pressure is 84/50, hear heart rate is 56, and her respirations are 12. For which of the following disorders might you expect the physician to test? 

A. Graves' disease B. Cushing's syndrome C. Myxedema D. Diabetes mellitus E. Diabetes insipidus

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