Which of is NOT usually seen as a Main Term?

A. Eponym, a disease named after a person
B. Abbreviation or acronym, such as "AIDS"
C. Coexisting condition, such as "pneumonia, with influenza"
D. An adjective, such as "twisted"


Answer: C

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The type of payment in which a patient or individual pays the physician or health care practitioner for provided services is called ____________________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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A) move the cuff down to the forearm and inflate. B) use an automatic blood pressure cuff instead. C) find another site to measure her blood pressure. D) continue to take her blood pressure in the arm.

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