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Jose Salazar has been hospitalized following a motor vehicle accident.He has several broken bones, including his left jaw, two ribs on the left side, and a compound fracture of his left leg.According to his medical record, he is 47 years old, his height is 5'9", and his weight is 171 pounds.During the course of his hospital stay, he was diagnosed with a heart arrhythmia.His current medications include lovastatin to lower his cholesterol, an MAO inhibitor to treat depression, and an analgesic to treat his pain.Mr.Salazar's wife also reports that he takes several herbal products including, yohimbe, kava kava, valerian, and St.John's wort.
-Because Mr.Salazar is taking lovastatin, he should be counseled to avoid:
Consumer Surplus
The difference between the total amount that consumers are willing and able to pay for a good or service (indicated by the demand curve) and the total amount that they actually do pay (i.e., the market price).
Producer Surplus
The difference between what producers are willing to accept for a good or service versus what they actually receive, often reflecting gains from trade.
Tariff Revenue
Income generated by a government from imposing tariffs on imported goods.
Total Surplus
The sum of consumer surplus and producer surplus, representing the total net benefit to society from producing and consuming a good or service.
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