patent ductus arteriosus : Congenital condition characterized by a(n) ____________ between the pulmonary artery and the aorta due to a failure of the fetal vessel, called the ductus arteriosus, to close.

Fill in the missing word in the definition for the key term.


opening

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1. Symptoms of a migraine include severe head pain, nausea, and sensitivity to light. 2. Reye's syndrome develops in children following a viral infection, especially if the child is given aspirin. 3. Poliomyelitis is an infection of the spinal cord. 4. Myasthenia gravis is caused by a loss of the myelin sheath around a nerve. 5. Bell's palsy is facial paralysis.

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Federal regulators have issued warnings for many popular ____________________, including over-the-counter pills such as Advil (ibuprofen) and Aleve (naproxen)

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The following opportunistic infections are likely to occur with Human immunodeficiency virus, EXCEPT:

A. candidiasis B. tuberculosis C. genital herpes simplex D. syphilis E. Trichomoniasis

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?Which statement best describes spiritual health?

A. ?The endpoint of spiritual well-being is Enlightenment. B. ?Fulfilling a life purpose can produce stress and anxiety. C. ?Balance in body, mind and spirit is largely unattainable in Western societies. D. ?The spiritual path involves a series of prescribed activities.  E. ?It unifies the dimensions of intellectual, emotional and physical well-being.

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