When a person has ____, it is generally because brain cells die due to a lack of oxygen from a blocked artery. 

A. amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
B. multiple sclerosis
C. epilepsy
D. Bell's palsy
E. a stroke


E. a stroke
Stroke occurs when brain cells die because of an inadequate blood flow.

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a. COPD b. Musculoskeletal injury c. Moderate burns d. Hyperventilation

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____ is a sympathomimetic medication that causes bronchodilation and peripheral vasoconstriction, increasing blood pressure.

A. Diphenhydramine B. Albuterol C. Epinephrine D. Adrenaline

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How often must the partial thromboplastin time (PTT) reference interval be determined?

a. Only when both the normal and abnormal controls are outside their acceptable limits b. At least every 6 months c. With each new lot of reagent d. Only when the normal control is outside its acceptable limits

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Otitis externa, left ear, with impetigo:

A) H62.42, L01.00. B) L01.09, H62.42. C) L01.00, H62.42. D) H62.42, L01.09.

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