Regulatory Interventions Were Initiated to Reduce the Rise in Health

question 15

Multiple Choice

Regulatory interventions were initiated to reduce the rise in health care costs.These interventions include:

• A) Prospective payment systems
• B) State limits on health care fees
• C) Federal guidelines for treatment
• D) Court review of insurance coverage

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Definitions:

Barbiturates

A class of drugs acting as central nervous system depressants, traditionally used for anesthesia, sedation, and as anticonvulsants.

THC

Tetrahydrocannabinol, the psychoactive compound found in cannabis that is responsible for its intoxicating effects.

Hyperthermia

A medical condition characterized by an abnormally high body temperature that exceeds the body’s capability to dissipate heat.

Water Intoxication

A potentially fatal disturbance in brain functions that results when the normal balance of electrolytes in the body is pushed outside of safe limits by excessive water intake.