The Practitioner Has Determined That Janellyn, a 22-Year-Old Patient, Is

question 98

Multiple Choice

The practitioner has determined that Janellyn, a 22-year-old patient, is at risk for cirrhosis of the liver. The practitioner would like the medical assistant to educate Janellyn on how to minimize this risk. Which of the following statements might be included in this type of teaching?

• A) "Avoid drinking alcohol."
• B) "Wash your hands frequently."
• C) "Try to gain a little weight to offset the risk."
• D) "Use only over-the-counter drugs when you are ill."
• E) "Limit your intake of red meat to no more than twice a week."

Understand how to apply demand and supply functions to determine market equilibria.

Analyze the effects of taxes on market equilibrium, including the impact on quantities supplied and demanded.

Assess the impact of taxes on the equilibrium price paid by consumers and received by producers.

Understand the concept of elasticity and how it affects market outcomes.

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Definitions:

Divergent Thinking

A thought process or method used to generate creative ideas by exploring many possible solutions, often leading to innovative outcomes.

Programmed Decision

A decision-making process that follows a set of established procedures or rules, often used for routine and repetitive decisions.

Bounded Rationality

A concept suggesting that individuals make decisions based on the limited information available to them and their own cognitive limitations.

Convergent Thinking

A cognitive process where the focus is on narrowing down multiple ideas or solutions to determine a single best solution.