Which of the Following Represents an Opportunity Cost

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following represents an opportunity cost?

• A) Increases in medical technology.
• B) Reduction in fees for Medicare patients.
• C) Additional spending on public health initiatives.
• D) Increased enrollments at medical schools.
• E) Forgone geriatric care to provide additional maternity services.

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Definitions:

Furuncle

A painful, pus-filled bump under the skin caused by infected hair follicles, commonly known as a boil.

Boil

A painful, pus-filled bump under the skin caused by infected, inflamed hair follicles.

Papule

A small, raised, solid pimple or swelling on the skin, often forming part of a rash.

Flat Lesion

A skin change that is level with the surrounding skin and cannot be felt; it is observed rather than felt.