Which of the following statements about nitroglycerin is NOT true?
A) Nitroglycerin achieves its therapeutic effects by blocking the entry of calcium into the cells of smooth muscle.
B) Nitroglycerin is poorly lipid soluble, which prevents it from passing through cell membranes, thereby prolonging its effects.
C) Nitroglycerin primarily dilates veins and coronary vessels.
D) Nitroglycerin commonly causes headache and orthostatic hypotension.
B
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Necrotising enterocolitis with perforation:
A) P771. B) P77.3 C) P77.2. D) P77.9.
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a. Arterioles that supply skeletal muscle b. The heart's pacemaker (the sinoatrial node) c. Smooth muscle in the bronchi of the lungs d. Smooth muscle in the digestive tract
Using an ICD-9-CM code book, select the appropriate code(s) for the diagnostic statements given in the following questions
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