Which Statements Are Correct About the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active

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Multiple Choice

Which statements are correct about the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA) ?

• A)It is enforced by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• B)It is enforced by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
• C)This Act was passed as part of HIPAA.
• D)This Act is also called the "anti patient" act because it prevents hospitals from not treating patients.

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Prescription

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A classification for drugs with a lower potential for abuse than Schedule IV, including some antitussives and antidiarrheals.

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Controlled Substances

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