Author Question: Which of the following major problems results from the denial of preventive services (such as ... (Read 67 times)

PhilipSeeMore · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

Which of the following major problems results from the denial of preventive services (such as prenatal care, dental care, and immunizations) to any given population?

a. spiraling costs for emergency medical services
b. health maintenance organizations losing money
c. extensive waiting lists for clinic health care services
d. closing of small community hospitals

Question 2

The teen asks if there are medications that can be taken to reduce acne. The nurse would respond:

a. Topical medications are available by prescription only
b. Retin-A can be given to reduce keratinous plugs
c. Vitamin C is often used
d. All of the above

cat123 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A

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A Correct: By denying preventive services minor health problems are not detected and treated early. Therefore, the problems become more serious, often requiring treatment in acute care and emergency settings, a more expensive approach than prevention.
B Incorrect: The rationale for health maintenance organizations (HMOs) is to provide preventive services by a primary care provider to contain costs. If individuals have to be treated in the more costly acute or emergency settings for problems which could have been detected earlier, the HMOs may lose money. However this is not the most important problem resulting from denial of preventive services.
C Incorrect: Preventive services are provided in clinic settings. However, if these services are denied, individuals will be utilizing clinics less frequently, thereby, reducing waiting lists.
D Incorrect: Denial of preventive servicdes should not have any effect on small community hospitals.

Answer to Question 2

B
Retin-A is given to reduce keratinous plugs. Topical medications are available over the counter as well as by prescription. Vitamin A is often used, not Vitamin C.