What is the term for an involuntary diaphragmatic spasm followed by sudden glottic closure?

a. hiccup c. burp
b. cough d. sneeze


a. hiccup

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Under the terms of a patient's HMO, the allowed charge for a prescription is $75.00, but the price of the medication is $100.00 . The patient's copayment due for each prescription is $15.00 . How much can the pharmacy collect from the patient?

$25.00 $15.00 $10.00 $75.00

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_______ permits individuals to indicate their wishes regarding medical care

a. The Patient Self-Determination Act b. A living will c. A medical durable power of attorney d. An advance medical directive

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In the healthcare context, the distributive justice criterion of equity refers to the _____

A) Collateral provided against for payment of procedures performed B) Fact that each healthcare service provided is of equal monetary value C) Equal distribution of healthcare procedures and services to all in need D) Resources distributed by weighing members' needs against one another

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A diagnosis of metastatic carcinoma to the stomach from the pancreas means that the secondary site is the __________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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