___________ pressure is the pressure exerted by a liquid that occurs when blood moves through an artery at relatively high pressures.

A. Hydrostatic
B. Diffusion
C. Osmotic
D. Oncotic


Answer: A. Hydrostatic

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Fill in the blank with correct ICD-10.

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The Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale evaluates possible stroke patients on what three parameters?

A) Age, duration of symptoms, abnormal speech B) Arm drift, blood glucose levels, history seizures C) Headache, arm drift, onset of symptoms D) Facial droop, arm drift, abnormal speech

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Plasma, the liquid component of blood, is mostly water.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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An example of a drug that is applied topically but is intended for systemic absorption into the body is

A) hydrocortisone B) nitroglycerin C) benzocaine D) diphenhydramine

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