In the near future, the largest segment of the population will be those over age 65 years. To advocate for this vulnerable population, a nurse was a strong supporter for the Medicare Modernization Act (Medicare Part D), which:
a. provided vision care benefits to elderly persons who were diagnosed as legally blind.
b. removed limits to access to mental health/substance abuse services which are the most commonly used service in this population.
c. provided coverage for medications for Medicare enrollees that constituted a huge expense for the elderly.
d. expanded the practice opportunities for advanced practice registered nurses (APRN) who provide the majority of care for this population.
ANS: C
Correct: The Medicare Modernization Act provided medication benefits to Medicare recipients and encouraged policymakers to have oversight to ensure drug effectiveness.
Incorrect:
a. Vision benefits are not part of the Medicare Modernization Act.
b. Mental Health Parity and Addictions Equity Act removed enhanced accessibility to mental health/substance abuse services.
d. The Balanced Budget Amendment Expanded the practice opportunities for advanced practice registered nurses (APRN) by removing barriers at the state level.
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