When is it acceptable for a medical assistant to authorize a pharmacy to refill a prescription?
A. Only if the medical assistant has knowledge of the medication
B. Never
C. If it is a regular medication for the patient
D. If the patient states that this is an emergency
E. If the licensed practitioner has authorized in the patient's chart that refills are approved
Answer: E
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A) place a cold pack on the mother's abdomen just below the umbilicus. B) apply a sterile gauze dressing with gentle pressure above the vagina. C) place a sterile dressing between the mother's vagina and rectum. D) insert sterile gauze into the vagina and leave in place until bleeding stops.
When the same payer issues the primary, secondary, or supplemental policies, the correct procedure for submitting the claim would be to submit __________
a. a separate claim for each policy b. one claim for all policies c. primary first, followed by secondary and supplemental d. three separate claims
Failing to provide a child with adequate medical care is an example of child abuse
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of these statements is false?
A) A panoramic radiograph records all maxillary and mandibular teeth and surrounding bone. B) Adults generally need x-rays more often than children. C) X-ray exams should be individualized for each patient. D) Radiographs may aid in the evaluation of periodontal diseases.