The Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003

question 22

Multiple Choice

The Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003 took effect on January 1, 2006. Which of the following is a provision of this legislation?

• A) All senior citizens must use the same source for their prescription medications.
• B) There is one plan and one co-pay for every drug.
• C) There is no requirement for enrollment
• D) Costs include premiums, co-pays, and deductible.

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Definitions:

Filum Terminale

The filum terminale is a thin filament of connective tissue that extends from the apex of the conus medullaris (the tapered lower end of the spinal cord) to the coccyx, anchoring the spinal cord in place.

Spinal Cord

A long, thin, tubular structure made up of nervous tissue, which extends from the brainstem down the back, and transmits nerve signals between the brain and the rest of the body.

Anterior Ramus

is a branch of a spinal nerve that passes anteriorly (towards the front) to supply muscles and skin on the front of the body.

Communicating Rami

Nerves that connect the spinal nerves to the sympathetic trunk, facilitating communication between the central and autonomic nervous systems.