Rhode Island Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence (MPJE) Practice Exam

What services does Medicare Part B cover?

1. Only emergency room visits

2. Hospital stays and rehabilitation services

3. Physician services and some prescription drugs

4. Long-term care and hospice services

The correct answer is: Physician services and some prescription drugs

Medicare Part B primarily covers outpatient care and encompasses a range of medical services. This includes physician services, outpatient hospital services, and some prescribed medications taken outside of a hospital setting. For example, it covers preventive services, diagnostic tests, and certain medical equipment, ensuring beneficiaries have access to necessary healthcare without the need for hospitalization. This option is accurate because it encompasses a significant portion of the services provided under Medicare Part B, emphasizing both the outpatient and specific prescription drug coverage that are integral to patient care in non-hospital settings. The other options describe services that are either insufficiently aligned or entirely excluded from Medicare Part B coverage. Emergency room visits are typically covered under Medicare Part B, but they are not the sole service. Hospital stays and rehabilitation services fall under Medicare Part A, which is designed for inpatient services. Long-term care is also not covered by Part B, reserving benefits for skilled, medically necessary care. Hospice services might be covered under Medicare, but this coverage is primarily under Part A, not Part B. Thus, option C accurately encapsulates the diverse services offered by Medicare Part B.