A Patient with a Cough Has Been Advised to Use

question 6

Multiple Choice

A patient with a cough has been advised to use guaifenesin. When the patient asks why this particular drug, what response will the provider provide?

• A) "It dries secretions to help suppress coughing so you can rest."
• B) "It stimulates the flow of secretions so they are easier to cough up.
• C) "It helps to relieve the chest pain caused by frequent coughing."
• D) "It stimulates the body's natural immune responses."

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Definitions:

Consumer Surplus

An economic measure of consumer benefit, calculated by analyzing the difference between what consumers are prepared to pay for a good or service relative to the market price.

Deadweight Loss

An economic inefficiency that occurs when a market is not in competitive equilibrium, leading to a loss of economic value.

Price Discriminate

A pricing strategy where the same product or service is sold at different prices to different customers, based on their willingness to pay.

Competitive Market

A market structure characterized by many buyers and sellers, free entry and exit, and products that are close substitutes, leading to price competition.