What is the term for a blockage of one or more of the coronary arteries, which then causes a lack of oxygen to the heart and death of the muscle tissue?

A. Myocardial ischemia
B. Myocardial interruption
C. Myocardial injury
D. Myocardial infarction


Answer: D

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A) Use written words or pictures; it is the most effective means of communication. B) Try to turn up the person's hearing aid so the person can understand you. C) Shout loudly and make hand gestures. D) Call for an American Sign Language interpreter to meet you at the hospital.

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A patient with emphysema may have trouble

walking. focusing. obtaining a strong pulse. breathing.

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a. "ground-glass" appearance of the lungs. b. pleural effusion. c. bilateral hyperinflation of the lungs. d. tracheal deviation.

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Which word correctly applies the rule for adding a final suffix?

a. admitt b. admited c. admitting d. admitts

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