Rhode Island Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence (MPJE) Practice Exam

What does Medicare Part A primarily cover?

1. Outpatient services and physician visits

2. Hospitalization and skilled nursing facility care

3. Prescription drug coverage only

4. Dental and vision care only

The correct answer is: Hospitalization and skilled nursing facility care

Medicare Part A primarily covers hospitalization and skilled nursing facility care. This part of Medicare is designed to help with the costs associated with inpatient hospital stays, which include room and board, nursing services, and some necessary medical supplies received during hospitalization. Additionally, Medicare Part A also covers skilled nursing facility care under certain conditions, such as after a qualifying hospital stay. The other options do not align with the specific focus of Medicare Part A. It does not cover outpatient services and physician visits, which are typically covered under Medicare Part B. Similarly, prescription drug coverage is managed under Medicare Part D, not Part A. Lastly, Medicare does not provide coverage for dental and vision care, which is generally considered to be outside the scope of what is covered by Medicare.