Judy Is 16 Years Old and Collapses on the Gym

question 22

Essay

Judy is 16 years old and collapses on the gym floor with severe pain in her chest wall every time she takes a deep breath. She is rushed by ambulance to the emergency room. Judy is diagnosed with pleurisy and is given an anti-inflammatory drug through the intravenous route. Explain why an anti-inflammatory drug would be prescribed for someone with pleurisy.

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Definitions:

Coinsurance Clause

A provision in an insurance policy that defines the split of responsibility for payment between the insurer and the insured.

Short Rate

A penalty premium amount charged when an insurance policy is terminated by the policyholder before the end of its term.

Coinsurance Clause

A provision in an insurance policy that defines the split of costs between the insurer and the insured after the deductible is met.

Coinsurance Clause

A provision in insurance policies that requires the policyholder to bear a portion of the costs of a claim, serving to share risk between the insurer and insured.