Identical (monozygotic) versus fraternal (dizygotic) twin studies of microbiomes provide control for the effects of microbiome imbalances. How might microbiome imbalances influence immune function and leukemia risk in children? (Select all that apply) Gut bacteria are involved in immune training, and ...
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Eva wants Maria to enter her own race. Which sentence from the story best supports this idea? A The two sisters woke up early. B I’ll teach her everything I know. C I always want to stop. D Then I’ll ...
Immunodeficiency diseases may be caused by autosomal or sex-linked mutations affecting genes involved in innate or acquired immune responses. Alternatively, immunodeficiency diseases may arise through infection with pathogens that suppress or disrupt an otherwise healthy immune system.
People who have a primary immunodeficiency disease are most at risk for which of the following? (A) Diabetes (B) Infections (C) Cancer (D) Heart disease
Under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, what is the Institutional Review Board (IRB) charged with? Select all that apply. – Protecting the rights and welfare of human subjects.
Select the statement that accurately describes a multifactorial disease. Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease that usually affects the lungs, though it can affect any organ in the body. It can develop when bacteria spread through droplets in the air.
Why might some people find it difficult to follow the MyPlate recommendations? A. The guidelines change often. B. The colors of MyPlate are confusing. C. It is difficult to eat across all food groups. D. It is not possible to ...
Scientists have studied the short-term memory of football players who have had concussions. An example of this type of memory would be A remembering a phone number just long enough to make a call. B remembering the very first time you ...
From ancient times, many cultures have examples of supernatural creatures that paralyze sleeping humans. Today, we know that sleep paralysis is caused by A) having the window open while sleeping. B) spirits and demons in science labs. C) disruption ...
From ancient times, many cultures have examples of supernatural creatures that paralyze sleeping humans. Today, we know that sleep paralysis is caused by A having the window open while sleeping. B spirits and demons in science labs. C disruption in people’s ...
Read this excerpt. Which two factors can cause people to have trouble keeping their brain in sync? A) personality type B) level of stress C) lack of sleep D) level of fitness E) lack of food
This text is mainly about sleep and A) why we need more than 8 hours. B) what causes strange nighttime issues. C) how it impacts our health. D) where superstitions come from.
Based on this selection, which procedure would use local rather than general anesthesia for a pain-free procedure? A) brain surgery B) toe surgery C) abdominal surgery D) fetal surgery
Which two outcomes occurred as a result of an increase in surgical procedures after anesthesia was discovered? A) Doctors began to perform surgeries that were not always medically necessary. B) It was difficult to know how much anesthetic to use, ...
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What is this rhythm? (Rotate device to landscape for better visualization) A) Normal sinus rhythm B) Atrial fibrillation C) Ventricular tachycardia D) Supraventricular tachycardia
Hector Hernandez is an independent agent. Hector sells plans on behalf of three Medicare Advantage organizations that offer a total of 10 plans but does not represent all Medicare Advantage organizations offering plans that are available in his area. Which ...
You have sought permission from a hospital to place brochures for your product in their gift shop and cafeteria. The hospital administration expresses some hesitation about allowing marketing in a health care facility. What should you tell them?
Wendy Park becomes eligible for Medicare for the first time in July. With the help of Agent James Chan, she enrolls in FeelBetter Medicare Advantage plan with an effective date of July 1st. Which statement best describes how Agent Chan ...
ABC is a Medicare Advantage (MA) plan sponsor. It would like to use its enrollees’ information to market non-health related products such as life insurance and annuities. Which statement best describes ABC’s obligation to its enrollees regarding marketing such products?
You have been providing a pre-Thanksgiving meal during sales presentations in November for many years and your clients look forward to attending this annual event. When marketing Medicare Advantage and Part D plans, what are you permitted to do with ...
Agent Daniel Webber has properly set up a sales appointment to meet with client Edward Young at Agent Webber’s office. At the agreed upon appointment time, Mr. Young arrives with his elderly neighbor – Clara Burton, who wants to learn ...
Mrs. Lu is turning 65 in November and called to ask for your help deciding on a Medicare Advantage plan. She agreed to sign a scope of appointment form and meet with you on October 15. During the appointment, what ...
Mrs. Roberts has Original Medicare and would like to enroll in a Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plan. All types of PFFS plans are available in her area. Which options could Mrs. Roberts consider before selecting a PFFS plan?
Which of the following statements about Medicare Part D are correct? I. Part D plans must enroll any eligible beneficiary who applies regardless of health status except in limited circumstances.II. Private fee-for-service (PFFS) plans are not required to use a ...
Mr. Shapiro gets by on a very small amount of fixed income. He has heard there may be extra help paying for Part D prescription drugs for Medicare beneficiaries with limited income. He wants to know whether he might qualify. ...
Mrs. Walters is entitled to Part A and has medical coverage without drug coverage through an employer retiree plan
Mrs. Imelda Diaz is a Medicare beneficiary enrolled in a MA-PD plan you represent. Her neighbor recently suffered from a painful case of shingles. Mrs. Diaz hopes to avoid such an illness through vaccination. She asks you whether the cost ...
Mrs. Quinn has just turned 65, is in excellent health and has a relatively high income. She uses no medications and sees no reason to spend money on a Medicare prescription drug plan if she does not need the coverage. ...
Mrs. Fields wants to know whether applying for the Part D low income subsidy will be worth the time to fill out the paperwork. What could you tell her?
Mr. Schultz was still working when he first qualified for Medicare. At that time, he had employer group coverage that was creditable. During his initial Part D eligibility period, he decided not to enroll because he was satisfied with his ...
Mr. Hutchinson has drug coverage through his former employer’s retiree plan. He is concerned about the Part D premium penalty if he does not enroll in a Medicare prescription drug plan, but does not want to purchase extra coverage that ...
Juan Hernandez is turning 65 next month, Juan legally entered the United States over twenty years ago but is not a citizen. Since his entry into the country, Juan has worked at Smallcap Incorporated and contributed to the Medicare system. ...
What is the difference between medicare advantage and medicare?
Mr. Wells is trying to understand the difference between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage. What would be a correct description?
Mrs. Ramos is considering a Medicare Advantage PPO and has questions about which providers she can go to for her health care. What should you tell her?
Mrs. Chi is age 75 and enjoys a comfortable but not extremely high-income level. She wishes to enroll in a MA MSA plan that she heard about from her neighbor. She also wants to have prescription drug coverage since her ...
Mr. Barker enjoys a comfortable retirement income. He recently had surgery and expected that he would have certain services and items covered by the plan with minimal out-of-pocket costs because his MA-PD coverage has been very good. However, when he ...
Mr. Castillo, a naturalized citizen, previously enrolled in Medicare Part B but has recently stopped paying his Part B premium. Mr. Castillo is still covered by Part A. He would like to enroll in a Medicare Advantage (MA) plan and ...
Mrs. Wang wants to know generally how the benefits under Original Medicare might compare to the benefits package of a Medicare Advantage Plan before she starts looking at specific plans. What could you tell her?
Mr. Kelly wants to know whether he is eligible to sign up for a Private fee-for-service (PFFS) plan. What questions would you need to ask to determine his eligibility?
Mr. Gomez notes that a Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plan available in his area has an attractive premium. He wants to know if he must use doctors in a network as his current HMO plan requires him to do. What should you tell ...
Mildred Savage enrolled in Allcare Medicare Advantage plan several years ago. Mildred recently learned that she is suffering from inoperable cancer and has just a few months to live. She would like to spend these final months in hospice care. ...
Ms. Moore plans to retire when she turns 65 in a few months. She is in excellent health and will have considerable income when she retires. She is concerned that her income will make it impossible for her to qualify ...
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 ...
Agent John Miller is meeting with Jerry Smith, a new prospect. Jerry is currently enrolled in Medicare Parts A and B. Jerry has also purchased a Medicare Supplement (Medigap) plan which he has had for several years. However, the plan ...
Mrs. Peňa is 66 years old, has coverage under an employer plan, and will retire next year. She heard she must enroll in Part B at the beginning of the year to ensure no gap in coverage. What can you ...
Mr. Schmidt would like to plan for retirement and has asked you what is covered under Original Fee-for-Service (FFS) Medicare? What could you tell him?
Mr. Bauer is 49 years old, but eighteen months ago he was declared disabled by the Social Security Administration and has been receiving disability payments. He is wondering whether he can obtain coverage under Medicare. What should you tell him? a. ...