What is the correct abbreviation for a stroke, and what do the letters stand for?

A) CVA; cardiovascular accident
B) MI; mental infarction
C) CVA; cerebrovascular accident
D) MIA; mental ischemic attack


C

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A) betamethasone (Celestone) B) triamcinolone (Aristospan Intra-articular) C) hyaluronic acid (Hyalgan, Synvisc) D) all of the above

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The term nulligravida means: “_____________ pregnancies.”

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Which of the following statements regarding natural immunity is FALSE?

A) Natural immunity includes receiving antibodies from the mother through the placenta. B) Natural immunity does not require prior exposure to the pathogen. C) A good example of natural immunity is the macrophage. D) Natural immunity mechanisms are not specific to any particular pathogen.

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Which of the following exemplifies a second-class lever in the human body?

A. Plantar flexion of the ankle to raise the body on the toes B. When the iliopsoas is used to flex the thigh at the hip C. When the hamstrings contract to flex the leg at the knee in a standing position D. The biceps brachii

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