The term defensive medicine refers to actions taken to
A) avoid malpractice claims.
B) protect against infectious disease.
C) slow the progress of chronic diseases.
D) ensure that patients are informed about medical choices.
The 2010 Affordable Care Act (ACA) was designed to do all of the following EXCEPT
A) deny health care coverage to those with preexisting conditions.
B) improve the overall quality of health care.
C) address the cost of health care.
D) improve access to health care.
Over-the-counter drugs are commonly used for all of the following EXCEPT
A) allergies.
B) weight loss.
C) sleep problems.
D) diabetes.
Physician assistants
A) are competently able to treat 100 percent of those seeking primary care.
B) can provide treatment and write prescriptions when supervised by a physician.
C) are not licensed by state boards of medicine.
D) are the same as physicians, but with fewer years of experience.
An optometrist
A) treats skeletal and muscular problems.
B) prescribes medications to treat eye illnesses.
C) fits individuals for prosthetic limbs.
D) performs eye exams and prescribes and fits lenses.
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