Question 1
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Major changes that have occurred in IV infusion devices as a result of the growth of home care.
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the size and weight of infusion devices have decreased dramatically
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Manufacturers have introduced disposable infusion devices
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Pharmacists can only administer them
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A & B
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All of the above
Question 2
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The advent of Medicare Part D coverage in 2008 provided partial or full coverage of home care medications.
Question 3
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Factors influencing prescriber behavior include:
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Education (e.g., Training in pharmacotherapeutics; Preceptors' prescribing habits)
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Control and regulatory mechanisms
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Demands by consumers and society
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Promotional activities by drug manufacturers
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All of the above
Question 4
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Researchers test an experimental drug or treatment in a small group of healthy people (20-80) for the first time to evaluate its safety, determine a safe dosage range, and identify side effects.
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Phase I
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Phase II
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Phase III
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Phase IV
Question 5
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All printed information accompanying a drug, label, wrapping & package insert
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FDA Division of Marketing, Advertising & Communication seeks balanced, not misleading, scientifically accurate information for health care practitioners
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Label claim (indication) is particularly important to sponsor because of its connection to reimbursement
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A & B only
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All of the above
Question 6
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Select the true statement:
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From 2008 to 2014, there is a projected 6.6% annual decrease in spending for mental health and substance use services in the US.
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From 2008 to 2014, there is a projected 6.6% annual increase in spending for mental health and substance use services in the US.
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There will not be a % change in spending for mental health during this period in the US.
Question 7
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These groups/cultures are “at-risk” populations and more likely to delay or not seek mental health care/treatment
Question 8
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In 1915, Abraham Flexner declared pharmacy
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Shouldn’t receive War Dept. commissions
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Was not a profession
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Should share physicians education systems
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Had achieved doctoral status
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None of the above
Question 9
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The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act is best known for:
Question 10
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Horizontal Integration is
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the term used to describe an affiliation between hospitals
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the term used to describe an affiliation between inpatient surgery centers
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the term used to describe a commensalistic relationship between local public health unit
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none of the above
Question 11
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Approx what % of hospitals utilize “UD” drug distribution?
Question 12
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Which is least likely to be offered by pharmacists in US hospitals?
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Pharmacokinetic Consultations
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Drug Use Evaluation (DUE)
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Participation on medical rounds
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Adverse Drug Reaction management
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In-service Education
Question 13
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For pharmacists, Mental Health patients often present….
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increase risk of drug interaction issues
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increased risk of medication adherence problems
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increased difficulty in communication
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the same need for compassionate care
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All of the above
Question 14
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The average charge for Assisted Living in the US is…
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higher than skilled nursing care
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approximately $200/bed/day (2010 data)
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approximately $3300/month (2010 data)
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covered by Medicare
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none of the above
Question 15
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Activities of Daily Living are the basic measurement for determining…
Question 16
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All of the following contribute to increased competition EXCEPT:
Question 17
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An extremely small percentage of Americans (<1%) are estimated to have a mental disorder in their lifetime.
Question 18
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Professional Pharmacy Organizations provide service to
Question 19
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Hospitals are often categorized by
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ownership
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bed count
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length of stay
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A & B
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A, B, & C
Question 20
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A patient is likely not a good fit for ambulatory care if they:
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have no obvious symptoms
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have no insurance
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have only Medicare, Medicaid, or SCHIP coverage
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need assistance with activities of daily living
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need a specialty, international travel-related immunization
Question 21
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Demand quantity generally always decreases as price increases because
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replacement products lower prices
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utility is often elastic as prices increase
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fewer buyers have ability or willingness to pay the higher price
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complementary products become available as substitutes
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the number of consumers in the market increases
Question 22
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Phase one clinical trials focus on
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long term safety and effectiveness
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efficacy and dose ranging
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safety, side effects, and preliminary dosing
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comparison to other therapy
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none of the above
Question 23
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Which market most closely resembles a monopsony?
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A rural community with one grocery store and many residents
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A farming community with one cotton mill and many cotton farms
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An urban neighborhood with several "bodega" style food markets and many residents
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An urban area with two oil refineries and many automobiles
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A farmer's market in a suburban community
Question 24
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Factors which might make a patient a good "fit" for home care include
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treatment need is relatively long term
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home care services available in the area
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available of family members to assist
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A & B only
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A, B, & C
Question 25
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Elasticity refers to change in demanded quantity due to change in
Question 26
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Pharmacy educational outcome(s) set forth by CAPE (Center for Advancement in
Pharmaceutical Education) in 2004 include:
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Pharmaceutical Care
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Systems Management
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Public Health
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All of the above
Question 27
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A prescribed legend drug indicated for a chronic disease (e.g., diabetes) is an example of….
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Primary prevention
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Secondary prevention
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Tertiary prevention
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All of the above
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None of the above
Question 28
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The iron triangle of health care include(s):
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Cost, Access, Quality
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Assessment, Monitor, Assurance
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Disease, Diagnosis, Prognosis
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Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Prevention
Question 29
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Which statement is true?
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The HMO Act of 1973 mandated exclusion of a prepaid, fixed-fee option for some
employers.
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The HMO Act of 1973 mandated inclusion of a prepaid, fixed-fee option for some
employers.
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The HMO Act of 1973 mandated inclusion of a cost-plus option for some employers.
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None of the above
Question 30
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Select the true statement.
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In 2006, the average number of prescription drug purchases is lesser by the poor than for
the middle income or high income.
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In 2006, the average number of prescription drug purchases is greater by the poor than
for the middle income or high income.
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In 2006, the average number of prescription drug purchases is equal by the poor, middle
income, and high income.
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None of the above
Question 31
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Until the mid-1980s, hospitals were reimbursed for their expenses for the prior year on a
retrospective basis. Now they are paid a certain amount for each patient’s care on a prospective
basis. The amount they are paid is based on:
Question 32
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Specialty pharmacies:
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are projected not to exist within the next 10 years.
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are only found in rural areas.
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are the most prevalent of all community pharmacies.
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usually specialize in the medication management of one or two disease states.
Question 33
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A law that compels hospital to treat patients who present in the emergency room regardless of
ability to pay or insurance status. The law also intends to prevent “patient dumping.”
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Emergency Medical Treatment and Association Labor Act
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Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Law Act
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Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Legal Act
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Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act
Question 34
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The federal government operates a number of hospitals for specific populations, including:
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Veterans
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Military personnel
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Native Americans
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A & B only
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A, B, & C
Question 35
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Hospital mergers or acquisitions often take advantage of:
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Finance of Scale
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Scale of Economy
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Scale of Justice
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Economies of Scale
Question 36
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The patient Protection Affordable Care Act has:
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Disincentives for preventive health services
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Incentives and requirements for preventive health services
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Incentives and requirements for tertiary prevention
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B & C
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All of the above
Question 37
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An example of adjudication in healthcare is
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defaulting on a pharmacy claim
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processing a pharmacy claim
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Neither A or B is an example
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Both A and B
Question 38
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Which of the following is a type of Pharmacoeconomics?
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Cost minimization
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Cost effectiveness
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Cost utility
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Cost perspective
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A, B, & C
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All of the above
Question 39
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Activities of Daily Living (ADL) are the basic measurement for determining…
Question 40
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Home care pharmacy standards are developed by:
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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy
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American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
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American Colleges of Pharmaceutical Education
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All of the above
Question 41
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Elasticity refers to change in demanded quantity due to change in
Question 42
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Hospice services cannot legally be provided in a patient's home in most states.
Question 43
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Which federal program always had a higher reimbursement prior to ACA?
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Medicaid
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Medicare
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None of the above
Question 44
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Similar to property and casualty insurance, health insurance applies the theory of risk pooling to manage unanticipated risk.
Question 45
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Group policies are usually less expensive than individual policies because:
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Group policies are most often negotiated by large companies with skilled negotiators
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Insurance companies pay significantly greater sales commissions for individual policies than group policies
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Individual policies are most often purchased by those less healthy in need of coverage but groups policies include everyone in the group
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Insurance companies selling individual policies cannot legally restrict policyholders to specific (discounted) hospital/physicians
Question 46
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Skilled Nursing Facilities are highly regulated by state and federal agencies.
Question 47
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The biggest difference in health care between developing and developed countries is:
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Communicable diseases are more prevalent than chronic diseases in developing countries.
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Chronic diseases are more prevalent than communicable diseases in developing countries.
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Developing countries all have portability of benefits.
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Developing countries all have a socialized medicine system of health care.
Question 48
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Continuing challenges of applying technology in a healthcare environment include
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systems integration
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transactional integrity
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barcode specificity
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A & B only
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A, B, & C
Question 49
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Adherence implies a patient choice in making the decision to follow a health professional's recommendations.
Question 50
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The FDA's roles in drug development include all of the following EXCEPT:
Question 51
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Typical Home Care services include all EXCEPT
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homemaker services
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wound care
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parental nutrition
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minor home surgery
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hospice care
Question 52
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Health insurance is not a strong "fit" with the criteria for insurable risk and prescription coverage is an even worse "fit".
Question 53
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The Durham-Humphrey amendment created
Question 54
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Every substance can be toxic and some can be therapeutic depending on the concentration.