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Nursing Quiz to Test Your Medical Skills

Scrubs

They carry out doctor’s orders, check up on patients throughout the day, and make sure providers have accurate information when looking at the patient’s chart. Nurses may need to refresh their memory of this knowledge every few years to make sure they have the latest and most up to date information. 34 12 votes, 1.9

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How to Pass the NCCT TS-C Surgical Technologist Exam

MedCerts

The NCCT Surgical Tech certification examination is a comprehensive test designed to assess your knowledge and skills in the operating room. You must provide a copy of a SMART transcript or DD214 indicating the successful completion of a formal medical services training program relating to the tested discipline.

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What does a hospital pharmacy technician do?

NHA Now

Work with IDS pharmacists to set up and operationalize new clinical trials Monthly billing and payroll activities. Compound and dispense protocol specific medications following institutional and sponsor specific procedures. Receive investigational drugs using established institutional guidelines and sponsor requirements.

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Daily Responsibilities of a Medical Assistant

Northwest Suburban College

From minor surgeries to routine check-ups, we provide essential support to doctors and nurses. You’ll learn about the importance of managing patient records, performing basic lab tests, and how we balance these tasks to provide top-notch care. Our attention to detail and ability to follow protocols are essential here.

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Daily Work of a Medical Assistant

Northwest Suburban College

They might help the doctor during exams or even perform basic lab tests. Whether it’s drawing blood for tests or changing wound dressings, medical assistants need to be skilled and ready for anything that comes their way. Medical assistants also play a crucial role in patient follow-up and care.

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Prescriptions Are Up, Health Services Utilization Down, and GLP-1s Are a Major Growth Driver: IQVIA’s 2024 Update

Health Populi

In the past year, the growth of prescription drug utilization and spending has much to do with the use of GLP-1 agonists to treat diabetes and obesity, along with immunology therapy, and lipid meds, along with specialty medicines now accounting for over half of spending — up from 49% in 2018.

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How to Become a Phlebotomist in NJ

ACI Medical & Dental School

A phlebotomist is a medical professional trained to draw blood from patients for clinical or medical testing, transfusions, research, or donations. They must ensure that all equipment is sterilized and safe to use. The phlebotomist ensures that each vial is labeled with the patient’s information and the type of test required.