The ________ is a four-chambered, hollow muscular pump that circulates blood throughout the cardiovascular system

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


heart

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In light of the presence of numerous risk factors for coronary artery disease, a client's primary care provider has recommended that he take low-dose (81 mg) aspirin once daily

Doing so will reduce the client's risk of myocardial infarction by altering which of the following stages of hemostasis? A) Vessel spasm B) Platelet plug formation C) Blood coagulation D) Clot lysis

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A 68-year-old client with an 80 pack/year history of smoking was diagnosed with emphysema 18 months ago

The client's most recent scheduled blood work showed excessive increase in production of red blood cell (erythrocytes), a problem that suggests the need for which of the following interventions? A) Vitamin B12 supplements B) Increased supplementary oxygen therapy C) Hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis D) Scheduled erythropoietin injections

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The patient in question 1 should be tested for

a. anti-HAV b. IgM anti-HBcAg and HBsAg c. anti-HCV d. B and C e. all of the above

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Which is another name for the abbreviation LP?

A) spinal tap B) local anesthetic C) epidural D) cerebrospinal fluid

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