Health Science Midterm Review (Spring)

Medicine did not advance much in early European Christian societies because

• being a doctor goes against Christianity.

• people believed illness had divine causes.

• Christians just adapted Islamic and Chinese medicine.

• there were very few people who could read, making the study of medicine difficult.

The number of people who need long-term care is increasing because

• it is becoming more popular than independent living.

• diseases like Ebola require residential treatments.

• the number of senior citizens will continue to increase.

• there are more dangers in today’s society than in previous eras.

What is the benefit of urgent care?

Which of the following might be part of palliative care?

• Chemotherapy for cancer

• Monitoring pain medication

• Trying the latest surgical techniques

• Fighting chronic infections with antibiotics

Which of the following best explains the difference between a deductible and a copay?

• A deductible means the insurance company pays the entire amount, whereas a copay is the patient’s share.

• A deductible is a set amount for medical expenses, and a copay is a set amount for specific services.

If a patient pays 40% in a PPO, a patient can expect to pay (a)   of a $12,000 medical bill.

The purpose of Medigap insurance is to

• create an alternative to HMOs and PPOs.

• cover medical expenses Medicare does not.

• offer a government-sponsored insurance option.

• provide temporary coverage for those who no longer have Medicaid.

How would you describe the role of a nurse practitioner?

Having health insurance means that a family cannot go bankrupt due to medical expenses.

• True

• False

If a medical professional writes 3ggt4xd, what does it mean?

• 3 drops 4 times a day

• 3 grains before meals

• 3 doses of 4 pills daily

• 3 or 4 grams of medication