The Deficit Reduction Act requires _____
A) The actions of employees to be protected under nolo contendre so that the government is not at risk of being sued in a court of law
B) Compliance programs to shield hospitals from liability for unintentional fraud and abuse on the part of its employees
C) Facilities that receive more than $5 million in Medicaid reimbursement to have in place written policies and handbooks to educate staff
D) That only the entity may be prosecuted for fraud and abuse, exempting individual providers and other healthcare professionals
C
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a. I b. II c. III d. IV
Which of the following medications blocks vagus nerve effects on the heart?
A) Atropine B) Digitalis C) Verapamil D) Epinephrine
When may a medical assistant authorize a pharmacy to refill a prescription?
A. Never B. If it is a regular medication for the patient C. If the physician has authorized in the patient's chart that refills are approved D. Only if the medical assistant has knowledge of the medication E. If the patient states that this is an emergency
The cranial nerve(s) considered both sensory and motor is/are:
A. vagus B. vbducent and spinal accessory C. trochlear D. olfactory I and vagus