Heparin is a natural anticoagulant released from ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s)
Answer: Basophils
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a. Getting vaccinated b. Taking an antibiotic in advance of being in an infectious environment c. Avoiding high-risk exposure to infections d. Choosing the strongest antibiotic possible to inhibit cell growth
Kaitlyn squirted an entire can of lighter fluid into her mouth and swallowed it. Should vomiting be induced?
A) Yes, and as quickly as possible using an agent other than ipecac B) No. Vomiting after a caustic agent has been ingested can cause seizures. C) No. Vomiting after a volatile petroleum product has been ingested can induce asphyxiation. D) Yes, but the vomit should be saved for testing
During the Middle Ages, mundane medical treatments such as herbal teas and poultices were prevalent, and it was believed that the plague could be cured by drinking urine or the boiled extract of cow's dung.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
The reason health care workers use medical terminology is for confidentiality. It prevents the layperson from understanding the words in case they accidentally read or overhear something they should not see or hear.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)