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MOA Ch 2

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Term
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A physician's assistant perform the same duties as a medical assistant (T/F)   False  
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An MD is responsible for coordinating the treatment of a patient's condition. (T/F)   True  
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Wellness education has decreased in recent years. (T/F)   False  
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The most common type of physician in practice in the United States is a Doctor of Osteopathy. (T/F)   False  
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A person who is entering medical school must have a license to practice medicine to be enrolled. (T/F)   False  
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The state board of physician practices regulates the practice of medicine in each state. (T/F)   False  
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A license to practice medicine is granted for life. (T/F)   False  
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Primary care physicians provide care for a wide variety of disorders and diseases. (T/F)   True  
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An OD is a medical doctor. (T/F)   False  
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Some nurse practitioners are allowed to prescribe medication. (T/F)   True  
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Persons who live in a nursing home are known as residents. (T/F)   True  
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A psychologist is a medical doctor. (T/F)   False  
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Professional organizations typically provide continuing education opportunities for their members. (T/F)   True  
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Anyone who wishes to work as a medical transcriptionist is required to obtain CMT certification. (T/F)   False  
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Clinics typically provide outpatient care. (T/F)   True  
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A physician who works in a clinic setting can expect more on-call duty than an MD in private practice. (T/F)   False  
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All hospitals are designated trauma centers. (T/F)   False  
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The terms "urgent care center" and "emergency room" are the same. (T/F)   False  
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The terms "urgent care center" and "walk-in clinic" are the same. (T/F)   True  
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The terms "urgent care center" and "outpatient surgery center" are the same. (T/F)   False  
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Home health services often save money for patients and insurance agencies. (T/F)   True  
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A physicians residency is typically 1 year in length.(T/F)   False  
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A group practice can help alleviate after-hours responsibility for physicians. (T/F)   True  
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Prescription privileges for some health care providers can vary from state to state. (T/F)   True  
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Hospice services are always administered in a patient's home. (T/F)   False  
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Physicians are known as mid-level providers. (T/F)   False  
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The terms "mid level provider" and "physician extender" are the same. (T/F)   True  
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Patient has Graves Disease   Endocrinology  
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Patient has recurrent tonsillitis   Otolaryngology  
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Patient is 10 years old needs a routine check up   Pediatrics /Family Medicine  
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Male patient is 10 years old, needs a routine checkup   Family Medicine /Pediatrics  
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Patient has a seizure disorder   Neurology  
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Patient is given the diagnosis of manic depression   Psychiatry  
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Patient breaks out in hives repeatedly after eating certain foods.   Allergy and Immunology  
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Patient is pregnant   OB GYN  
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Patient has chondromalacia patella.   Orthopedics  
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Patient has Parkinsons Disease   Neurology  
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Patient is 35 years old, has influenza   Family Practice  
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Patient has paronychia   Dematology  
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Patient has congestive heart failure.   Cardiology  
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Patient is being referred for a CT scan   Radiology  
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Patient has brain lesion that requires surgery   Neurologic surgery  
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Patient has corneal abrasion   Ophthalmology  
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Patient has persistent diarrhea   Gastroenterology  
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Patient has a breast lump   OB GYN  
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Patient has diabetes mellitus   Endocrinology  
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Patient has recurrent anxiety attacks   Psychiatry  
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Patient has blood disorder   Hematology  
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Patient has tuberculosis   Infectious disease  
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Patient has pain from a chronic back injury   Physical medicine and rehabilitation  
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Observes patient progress, administers medications, and provides health education to patients; this nurse may be found in a supervisory role   RN (Registered Nurse)  
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Dispenses medication and counsels patients on usage of the medication   PharmD (Pharmacy degree)  
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Advanced practice nurse; provides health care under the supervision of a physician; may specialize in family medicine, pediatrics, or women's health   CNP (Certified Nurse Practitioner)  
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Physician   MD (Medical Doctor)  
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Doctor who specializes in disorders of the foot   DPM (Doctor of Podiatric Medicine)  
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Provides routine health care under the supervision of a physician   PA (Physician's Assistant)  
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Physician whose training is based on the fundamental belief that a healthy musculoskeletal system is essential to good health   DO (Doctor of Osteopathy)  
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Nurse who works under the supervision of a physician or an RN, may be responsible for charting patient progress, taking vital signs, and administering intravenous lines.   LPN, LVN (Licensed Practical Nurse, Licensed Vocational Nurse)  
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Advanced practice nurse who provides routine yearly physical examinations for women and provides prenatal and postnatal care   CNM (Certified Nurse Midwife)  
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Doctor who conducts visual examinations   OD (Optometrist Doctor)  
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Individual trained in clinical and administrative tasks in the medical office   CMA (Certified Medical Assistant)  
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Treats patients by manipulating or adjusting the spine   DC (Doctor of Chiropractics)  
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Generally found as an administer of a medical records department; supervises activities such as transcription, records review, and coding   RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator)  
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Provides therapy to help patients regain daily living skills   OT (Occupational therapist)  
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Technician responsible for maintenance of the medical record   RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician)  
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Takes radiographs, CT scans, or MRI   RT (Radiologic Technologist)  
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Provides therapy to patients with respiratory dysfunction   CRT (Certified Respiratory Therapist)  
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Transcribes medical reports   CMT (Certified Medical Transcriptionist)  
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Assigns procedure and diagnosis codes to process a patient's charges for health care services   CPC (Certified Professional Coder)  
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Provides therapy to help patients regain bodily function; may use exercise, massage, or ultrasound   PT (Physical Therapist)  
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Chief function is to provide ambulatory care; appointments are usually required   Clinic  
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Provides operative services that do not require inpatient hospitalization   Outpatient surgery center  
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Provides inpatient care for patients with acute conditions   Hospital  
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Takes patients on a walk-in basis   Urgent care center  
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Provides health education services and immunizations and reports occurrences of infectious disease   Public Health  
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Residents live in an apartment-type setting and may receive assistance when taking medication   Assisted Living  
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Provides care for patients in their residence   Home health  
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Physician provides medical care from an office in which he or she is the only provider   Private practice  
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Place that would receive a patient who is critically injured   Emergency room  
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Provides care for a patient who may be too ill to be at home but whose health condition foes not warrant hospitalization   Nursing home  
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Provides palliative care for terminally ill patients and support for family members   Hospice  
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Period of physician training in a specialty   Residency  
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Individual who is chiefly responsible for coordinating and delivering health care services to the patient   Provider  
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Managed care patient must see this type of physician before seeing a specialist   Primary care Physician  
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Physician licensed in one state is allowed to obtain a license in another state   Reciprocity  
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Patient admitted to the hospital   Inpatient  
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Physician who has passed an examination in a chosen specialty   Board-certified Physician  
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Requires a patient to see a primary care physician/provider before seeing a specialist   Managed care  
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Assessment of a patient to determine services needed   Triage  
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Rotation through various departments in a medical facility during 3rd and 4th years of med school   Rotation  
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USMLE   United States Medical Licensing Examination  
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COMLEX   Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination  
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Non physician health care providers who provide direct patient care   Mid level providers or physician extenders or non-physician practitioners  
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