Question

match the following terms

drugs that slow the growth of, or destroy bacteria; used to treat infections

diseases that affect many people and spread rapidly by infecting a certain area or population

a type of care designed to relieve pain and reduce suffering in terminally ill patients

managed care organizations that provides prepaid, comprehensive healthcare at a flat rate and for a fixed period of time through a network of participating healthcare professionals and hospitals; policyholders select a primary care physician (pcp) and referrals from the pcp must be obtained to see a specialist

epidemics

health maintenance organization (hmo)

hospice

antibiotics

Explanation:

• "Drugs that slow the growth of, or destroy bacteria; used to treat infections" matches "Antibiotics" as antibiotics are medications for bacterial infections.
• "Diseases that affect many people and spread rapidly by infecting a certain area or population" matches "Epidemics" as epidemics are widespread, rapid - spreading diseases.
• "a type of care designed to relieve pain and reduce suffering in terminally ill patients" matches "Hospice" as hospice care focuses on end - of - life comfort.
• "Managed care organizations that provides prepaid, comprehensive healthcare at a flat rate and for a fixed period of time through a network of participating healthcare professionals and hospitals; policyholders select a primary care physician (PCP) and referrals from the PCP must be obtained to see a specialist" matches "Health Maintenance Organization (HMO)" as this is the definition of an HMO.

Answer:

• "Drugs that slow the growth of, or destroy bacteria; used to treat infections" - Antibiotics
• "Diseases that affect many people and spread rapidly by infecting a certain area or population" - Epidemics
• "a type of care designed to relieve pain and reduce suffering in terminally ill patients" - Hospice
• "Managed care organizations that provides prepaid, comprehensive healthcare at a flat rate and for a fixed period of time through a network of participating healthcare professionals and hospitals; policyholders select a primary care physician (PCP) and referrals from the PCP must be obtained to see a specialist" - Health Maintenance Organization (HMO)