Which of the following describes diseases that develop gradually and last longer than six months up to a lifetime?

a. Acute
b. Local
c. Chronic
d. Delayed


ANS: C

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A. Sympathy B. Contrition C. Cooperation D. Empathy

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Which of the following conditions requires a specific authorization from the patient other than for TPO?

A. cancer B. hypothermia C. drug abuse D. fracture

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Health care organizations that desire to participate in federal programs must be Medicare-certified, which means that they have met the standards set forth in the

a. Joint Commission Accreditation Standards b. Medicare Guidelines c. State licensure and certification requirements d. Conditions of Participation or Conditions for Coverage

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A program designed to provide coverage of health care to people of low-income, pregnant, and disabled people.

A. Medicaid B. Medicare C. Fee For Service D. HMO

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