Which type of strategic alliance occurs when two or more firms jointly establish and co- own a new independent entity?

An 80-year-old woman presents for evaluation of a “bulge on her bottom” she noted after gardening over the weekend.  She has no discomfort and no difficulty with bowel or bladder elimination.  On examination, you note her cervix extends 1 cm beyond the vestibule (vaginal opening) with straining.   There are no lesions or excoriations noted.  Of the following, what is the best INITIAL treatment option for this patient?

A normal pelvic ultrasound reliably excludes uterine leiomyomas as a cause of abnormal uterine bleeding.

A 27-year-old presents with chronic pelvic pain for 8 months that worsens during menstruation and intercourse. Pelvic ultrasound is normal. Pregnancy test is negative. What is the most appropriate next step?

Which is an example of marginal cost?

A patient who has a history of heart failure has been hospitalized due to indications and manifestations of decompensation. Choose the signs and symptoms typically associated with decompensated heart failure. Select all that apply

Which U.S. government body is responsible for enforcing laws that prevent anticompetitive behavior?

In practice the holdup problem can grow transaction costs through ____.

Which drugs are commonly used in drug-facilitated sexual assault?

A patient on leuprolide (Lupron) for endometriosis demonstrates understanding when she states: