Decongestant drugs dilate the blood vessels in order to decrease swelling of the mucous membranes of the nose and sinuses due to colds and allergies

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


FALSE
Explanation: Decongestant drugs constrict the blood vessels, which limits the blood flow and reduces swelling in the mucous membranes.

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

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Faulty posture and weak and inelastic muscles are among the leading causes of chronic low back problems

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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If a patient is a paraplegic, what would you expect to see?

A. paralysis of the lower part of the body and legs B. paralysis of all four limbs C. paralysis of one extremity D. paralysis of either the right or the left half of the body

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