The name of the group of enzymes required to produce prostaglandins from arachidonic acid is:
A) meloxicam
B) cyclooxygenase (COX)
C) NSAID
D) celecoxib
B) cyclooxygenase (COX)
Cyclooxygenase (COX) is the name for a group of enzymes required to produce prostaglandins from arachidonic acid.
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A. a mild allergic reaction. B. never life threatening, as long as care is provided. C. a life-threatening allergic reaction. D. only a danger if it doesn't resolve within 25 minutes.
Which of the following individuals meets the definition for acute urethral syndrome?
A) 30-year-old pregnant female, experiencing burning on urination, with at least >100 CFU/mL in a clean catch, voided urine B) 44-year-old female, experiencing urinary frequency, with >100,000 organisms/mL in two consecutive clean catch, voided urines C) 86-year-old male with >102 organisms/mL in a catheterized urine D) 27-year-old kidney transplant patient with >105 CFU/mL in a clean catch, voided urine
Define the medical terms listed below: hypertension—
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A. R11. 11 B. R11.1 C. R11.0 D. R11.2