Malaria is caused by several species of the protozoan:

A) P. ovale
B) Plasmodium
C) Anopheles
D) microzoan


B) Plasmodium
B) Malaria is caused by several species of the protozoan Plasmodium, of which Plasmodium vivax and Plasmodium falciparum are the most common. The most serious infections involve P. falciparum, which causes a higher incidence of complications and deaths.

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A) balloon-frame B) garden style C) high-rise D) renovated

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Prostaglandins are used to prevent the effects of NSAID-induced:

A) pancreatitis B) appendicitis C) diverticulitis D) gastric ulcers

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Under which of the following conditions would the insurance billing specialist submit a claim to Medicaid for a patient who has other insurance coverage?

A. if the primary insurance payer denies payment B. if reimbursement from the primary insurance is less than the Medicaid payment C. if Medicaid covers services that are/were not covered by the primary payer D. all of the above

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What can be said about selective inspections?

A. They are illegal and unethical B. They help the inspector to make the best decision C. They are allowed by the fire code D. None of the above

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