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which of the following duties is a medical assistant allowed to perform independently?

• prescribe medications

• record vital signs

• give medical advice

• provide medication samples

a medical assistant is preparing a referal slip for a patient with who reports symptoms of vertigo. The assistant should refer the patient to which of the following specialists?

• otolaryngologist

• anesthesiologist`

• neurologist

• ophthalmologist

which of the following insurance plan model requires a referral from a primary care provider to schedule an appointment with a dermatologist?

• PPO

• pay-for-performance

• HMO

• EPO

which of the following health care professionals is legally responsible for the outcomes of a medical assistant's duties and performance?

• registered nurse

• family practitioner

• office manager

• pharmacy technician

a medical assistant is reviewing charges for an in-office procedure. which of the following terms describes the maximum reimbursement a third-party payer will provide?

• deductible

• coinsurance

• fee schedule

• allowable amount

which of the following health care delivery methods emphasizes patient's involvement in organizing their own health care?

• hospice

• home health agency

• ACO's

  ( accountable care organization)

• PCMH

  ( patient-centered medical home)

which of the following professionals assist patients with improving mobility, strength, and range of motion?

• occupational therapist

• emergency medical technician (EMT)

• physical therapist

• radiology technician

a patient experiencing a subluxation should be treated by which of the following alternative medicine practices?

• acupuncture

• chiropractic care

• biofeedback

• herbal medicine

which of the following professionals specializes in evaluating mental illness, physical illness, and disability through analyzing patient health needs and providing health education to patients of all ages?

• physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist

• pediatrician

• pathologist

• preventive medicine specialist

which of the following types of providers is qualified to assess patients of all ages with a wide variety of acute to several medical conditions?

• internist

• specialist

• pediatrician

• family practitioner