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What is the first step of the Adult Cardiac Chain of Survival? a. Early CPR to keep oxygen-rich blood flowing and to help delay brain damage and death. b. Early defibrillation to help restore an effective heart rhythm and significantly increase the victim's chance for survival. c. Advanced life support using advanced medical personnel who can provide the proper tools and medication needed to continue the lifesaving care. d. Recognition of a cardiac emergency and activation of the emergency resp...

Ms. Gonzales decided to remain in Original Medicare (Parts A and B) and Part D during the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP). At the beginning of January, her neighbor told her about the Medicare Advantage (MA) plan he selected. He also told her there was an open enrollment period that she might be able to use to enroll in a MA plan. Ms. Gonzales comes to you for advice shortly after speaking to her neighbor. What should you tell her? - ANSWER There is a MA Open Enrollment Period (OEP) that takes p...

Mrs. McIntire is enrolled in her state's Medicaid plan and has just become eligible for Medicare as well. What can she expect will happen with respect to her drug coverage? - ANSWER Unless she chooses a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan on her own, she will be automatically enrolled in one available in her area. Mrs. Young is currently enrolled in Original Medicare (Parts A and B), but she has been working with Agent Neil Adams in the selection of a Medicare Advantage (MA) plan. It is mi...

Mr. Diaz continued working with his company and was insured under his employer's group plan until he reached age 68. He has heard that there is a premium penalty for those who did not sign up for Part B when first eligible and wants to know how much he will have to pay. What should you tell him? - ANSWER Mr. Diaz will not pay any penalty because he had continuous coverage under his employer's plan. Mrs. Shields is covered by Original Medicare. She sustained a hip fracture and is being succes...

Mr. Torres has a small savings account. He would like to pay for his monthly Part D premiums with an automatic monthly withdrawal from his savings account until it is exhausted, and then have his premiums withheld from his Social Security check. What should you tell him? - ANSWER In general, he must select a single Part D premium payment mechanism that will be used throughout the year. Mr. Zachow has a condition for which three drugs are available. He has tried two but had an allergic reaction...

what happens to bone in OA - ANSWER because cartilage thins, the underlying subchrondral bone is unprotected and becomes sclerotic rheumatoid arthritis vs. osteoarthritis - ANSWER Rheumatoid arthritis is autoimmune and is always on both sides. May begin at any time, rapid progression, joints are painful/swollen/stiff. Osteoarthritis is due to wear and tear, and is only on a specific joint. OA=One Arm. Occurs later in life, slow progression, joints ache and are tender with little to no swelli...

Marked by T wave inversion; simply means that blood supply is decreased - ANSWER What is myocardial ischemia marked by and what does this mean? Marked by ST segment elevation greater than 1 mm above baseline or ST depression. - ANSWER What is myocardial injury marked by? An acute infarct - ANSWER What does a myocardial injury denote? A subendocardial infarction; represents a small area affected - ANSWER What does an ST depression indicate? transmural - ANSWER A myocardial injury is not _____...

What medical term is used for a condition that results from pulmonary hypertension, creating chronic pressure overload in the right ventricle? - ANSWER Cor pulmonale Positive risk factors for coronary heart disease - ANSWER Age, Genetics, Smoking, Excess cholesterol, Diabetes, Sedentary lifestyle What is the initiating event that leads to the development of atherosclerosis? - ANSWER Injury to the endothelial cells that line the artery walls Amyloidosis, hemochromatosis, or glycogen storage di...

Secondary kidney injury - ANSWER Occurs in hypertension, diabetes, lupus, vasculitis, and hemolytic uremic syndrome. Elevated Capillary Permeability - ANSWER Occurs during inflammation, characterized by increased fluid flow into tissue spaces, leading to loss of proteins and large molecules. Vasopressin levels affect urine output by - ANSWER Promoting water reabsorption in the renal tubule, thus decreasing water loss and dehydration. Glomerular Filtration (GFR) - ANSWER Primary indicator of ...

When cellular damage occurs and regeneration is minor with no significant complications, what is the process of returning the cells to preinjury function referred to as? a. Restoration b. Resolution c. Regrowth d. Replacement - ANSWER B If damage is minor with no complications and destroyed tissues are capable of regeneration, then returning the injured tissues to an approximation of their original structure and physiologic function is possible. This restoration is called resolution. Resolu...