What is the first step in the formation of an atheroma?
a. accumulation of cholesterol and lipids
b. collagen deposition and scar tissue formation
c. growth of new smooth muscle tissue
d. injury to endothelial lining
d
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Mrs. Smith has been taking an antihistamine that contains pseudoephedrine. She tells the pharmacy technician that whenever she takes the pill, her she feels like her heart is racing. What should the pharmacy technician tell her?
A) "Pseudoephedrine can affect the central nervous system. Let me help you choose a different antihistamine." B) "The pharmacist can answer that kind of question. Here she comes now." C) "I've never heard of antihistamines affecting people like that. Maybe you had a small heart attack. You should see your doctor immediately." D) "Pseudoephedrine can affect the central nervous system, so it probably made you hallucinate that feeling."
Which of the following statements is true with regard to the CDC's recommended immunization schedule?
A) This schedule reflects the belief that multiple vaccines should not be given at the same time. B) This schedule acknowledges that some vaccines require repeated doses that should not be administered too close together. C) This schedule provides no flexibility with regard to the age at which particular vaccines should be received. D) This schedule indicates that children should receive at least one dose of each recommended childhood vaccine prior to their first birthday.
The "tail" of a sperm cell that enables it to move toward the ovum is the:
A) flagellum B) cilia C) hair tubule D) vesicle
An appendectomy performed in a freestanding ambulatory surgical center is an example of:
a.) managed care b.) primary care c.) secondary care d.) tertiary care