Aspirin primarily inhibits ______________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


COX-1: Most of aspirin's effects are due to its interruption of prostaglandin synthesis via nonselective blockade of primarily cyclooxygenase 1 and to a lesser extent, cyclooxygenase 2.

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Your infant patient has died suddenly and unexplainably during sleep. You should:

A) leave the scene so the family can grieve. B) start resuscitation if indicated and provide support for the parents. C) question the parents to identify any child abuse. D) classify the death as an incident of SIDS and notify authorities.

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Which of the following is an indication of a physical action?

A. Frost or ice buildup near a leak B. Smoking or self-igniting materials C. Unexplained changes in ordinary materials D. Peeling or discoloration of a container's finish

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The nurse uses 120 tongue depressors every three days. How many will be used every thirty days?

What will be an ideal response?

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A(n) ____ is an automatic response to a stimulus. 

A. ascending track B. descending track C. reflex arc D. reflex

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