A PLUS EXCEL

Agent Brenda is presenting Medicare Advantage plan options to her consumer, Melanie. During the presentation, Brenda tells Melanie that Medicare gives each plan a Star Rating. Which of the following is not an appropriate response when Melanie asks what the Star Rating means? CORRECT ANSWERS100% - Brenda should tell Melanie that the Star Rating is t

…..CORRECT ANSWERS100% Angina, Coronary Artery Disease, & Migraines - Patients that are at highest risk for abruptly stopping a beta blocker are those with Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors …..CORRECT ANSWERS100% - The medication that helps the imbalance between myocardial oxygen supply and myocardial oxygen demand in the myocardium by increasing the myocardial oxygen supply improves insulin sensitivity improves renal hemodynamics reduce production of angiotensin II - ...

hyperlipidemia - …..CORRECT ANSWER100% high cholesterol levels in the blood, which can lead to heart dz, stroke and other problems caused by block arteries Atherosclerosis - …..CORRECT ANSWER100% Changes in the walls of large arteries consisting of lipid deposits on the artery walls, which incidences can be reduced with proper treatment of hyperlipidemia Treatment goal of hyperlipidemia -…..CORRECT ANSWER100% lowering of the cholesterol to appropriate levels to decrease the risk ...

acute treatment of migraines -…..CORRECT ANSWER100% NSAIDs Triptans lifestyle changes Adults with ADHD first line treatment - …..CORRECT ANSWER100% -medication rather than CBT - use Amphetamines rather than methylphenidate appropriate initial treatment for pso…..CORRECT ANSWER100% - intermittent tx with intermediate potency topical corticosteroids appropriate lab screening prior to initiating antidepressant therapy -…..CORRECT ANSWER100% - hypothyroidism - s/sx overl...

*****NSAIDs taken with warfarin can cause liver toxicity. NSAIDS decrease the effects of warfarin. NSAIDS increase renal clearance of warfarin. YES......NSAIDs increase the effects of warfarin. -…..CORRECT ANSWER100% What is the danger of taking NSAIDs with warfarin? ****8 to 12 weeks 8 to 12 months YES....3 to 5 months *****3 to 5 weeks - …..CORRECT ANSWER100% How long after initiation of tumor treating fields (TTFields) is a response typically observed on a radiographic e...

YES....Using a condom during sex *****Avoiding highly acidic foods Using products that contain parabens Avoiding products that contain DEET -…..CORRECT ANSWER100% Your patient is receiving a continuous cisplatin (Platinol®, Platinol-AQ®) infusion for testicular cancer. What is the MOST important safety practice you should educate him about? Colon -…..CORRECT ANSWER100% FOLFOX chemotherapy is recommended for what type of cancer? These are signs and symptoms of end stage cycl...

he public health nurse is presenting a health-promotion class to a group at a local community center. Which intervention most directly addresses the leading cause of cancer deaths in North America? A)Monthly self-breast exams B)Smoking cessation C)Annual colonoscopies D)Monthly testicular exams - …..CORRECT ANSWER100% B - Cancer is second only to cardiovascular disease as a leading cause of death in the United States. Although the numbers of cancer deaths have decreased slightly, more tha...

Gene got Medicare before he turned 65 and enrolled into a Medicare Advantage plan. He calls in February the month before his 65th birthday and is unhappy with his current plan. On the date of the call, what can Gene do about his coverage? -…..CORRECT ANSWERS100% On the day he called, he can enroll in a different Medicare Advantage plan with an effective date of March 1. Mrs. Violet asks agent Bob where she can find the Star Rating for the plan he has been presenting. Which statement is co...

Events are categorized by which two things?CORRECT ANSWER100% Type of event (educational or marketing/sales) and sponsor Sponsor and whether it is formal or informal Venue and type of event (educational or marketing/sales) Type of event (educational or marketing/sales) and whether it is formal or informal - Type of event (educational or marketing/sales) and whether it is formal or informal Louise wants to hold an event that helps consumers understand Medicare programs and perhaps improv...

What type of event must an agent conduct when they want to be able to collect consumer information, schedule future appointments, and accept enrollment applications?CORRECT ANSWER100% -Marketing/sales event -Member event -Educational event - Marketing/sales event What type of event is an agent conducting when they inform Medicare consumers about Original Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Prescription Drug, or other Medicare programs?CORRECT ANSWER100% -Informal Marketing/sales eve...