You respond to a patient complaining of shortness of breath. Upon your arrival, the patient tells you that she has been experiencing headaches, vertigo, and now itching. She says her doctor had called with a lab result of her latest test. Her hematocrit is reported as 60. You suspect:

T-lymphocytes, which protect against viruses and bacteria, are produced in the:

A) adenoids. B) spleen. C) thymus. D) tonsils.

In the context of insurance claims, what does the word "abuse" mean?

A) Falsely reporting charges to payers B) Regularly consuming more of a medication than is prescribed C) Altering prescriptions to increase dosage of medication D) An action that misuses government-allocated money