Which of the following medications prevents blood clot formation?
A) hematinic
B) anticoagulant
C) antihemorrhagic
D) fibrinolytic
B) anticoagulant
An anticoagulant prevents blood clot formation. A hematinic increases
erythrocytes or hemoglobin in the blood. An antihemorrhagic prevents or stops hemorrhaging. A
fibrinolytic dissolves an existing clot.
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Fill in the missing word in the definition for the key term.
Which condition occurs when an area of heart muscle dies or is permanently damaged because of an inadequate supply of oxygen to that area?
A) embolism B) stroke C) myocardial infarction D) shock
The prefix MONO- means
A. unequal B. single series C. one D. less
Of the following individuals, who needs the least protein?
A. Scott, a 175-pound farmer B. Christian, a 60-pound seven-year-old C. Derek, a 300-pound manager D. Michelle, a 140-pound mother-to-be