From the Standpoint of Economic Efficiency, Which of the Following

question 168

Multiple Choice

From the standpoint of economic efficiency, which of the following is a major advantage of medical savings accounts?

• A) They encourage healthcare consumers to purchase low-deductible, low co-payment medical insurance plans.
• B) They guarantee that no American will ever have to pay another medical bill.
• C) They encourage healthcare consumers to economize.
• D) They will force employers to pay a larger share of the medical expenses of their employees.

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Definitions:

Heat Exhaustion

The result of excessive heat and dehydration; signs include pallor, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, fainting, and a moderately increased temperature (38.5°C to 39°C).

Malignant Hyperthermia

A pharmacogenetics disease that can be triggered by exposure to certain anesthetic agents; signs include elevated carbon dioxide production, profuse sweating, tachycardia, and skeletal muscle rigidity, prior to developing a life-threatening rapid increase in core body temperature.

Hyperpyrexia

An extremely high body temperature or fever, typically above 41.1 degrees Celsius (106 degrees Fahrenheit), which can be life-threatening.

Peripheral Vascular Resistance

The resistance that blood vessels outside the heart offer against the flow of blood, playing a crucial role in determining blood pressure.