Which Was a Major Change After Medicare Began a Prescription

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which was a major change after Medicare began a prescription drug benefit?

• A)Number of prescriptions ordered by physicians decreased
• B)Medications increased without affecting patient care outcomes
• C)U.S.expenditures on drugs approached the same level as that of other industrialized nations
• D)Use of drugs and their cost immediately increased

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Definitions:

Biodiversity Hotspot

A region with a high level of endemic species that is under significant threat from humans.

Habitat Corridors

Strips of natural habitat that connect separated populations of wildlife, facilitating movement and genetic exchange between them.

In Situ Conservation

The protection of species in their natural habitats, a strategy aimed at preserving ecosystems and natural populations in the environment where they naturally occur.

Ex Situ Conservation

The practice of preserving endangered species by removing part of their population from a risky habitat and placing them in a secure location, like a zoo or botanical garden.