The Medical Term Prophylaxis Refers to

question 2

Multiple Choice

The medical term prophylaxis refers to

• A) extremely clean, germ-free conditions.
• B) observation of a patient.
• C) preventive treatment.
• D) telling the patient that the problem is not serious or dangerous.
• E) treating the symptoms but not actually getting rid of the cause.

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Definitions:

Dividends

Payments made by a corporation to its shareholder members, usually as a distribution of profits.

Income Statement

A financial statement that shows a company's revenues and expenses over a specific period, revealing profit or loss.

Retained Earnings

Retained earnings are the portion of a company’s profits that is kept or retained rather than being paid out as dividends to shareholders or reinvested into the business.

Closing Entries

Entries recorded at the conclusion of an accounting cycle to shift balances from temporary to permanent accounts.