The surgery that involves bypassing the blockage in a coronary artery with a vessel taken from another area is a coronary artery _______. 

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


bypass graft
A coronary artery bypass graft, or CABG, involves bypassing blockage in a coronary artery using a vessel taken from another area.

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A patient has suffered an open crush injury to his elbow. As you approach, you note the patient sitting upright holding a towel to his elbow. The towel is soaked with blood, but the elbow does not appear to be actively bleeding. Your FIRST action in caring for this patient should be to:

A) place a sterile dressing over the injury. B) apply oxygen through a nonrebreather mask. C) evaluate the patient's airway. D) examine the patient's elbow.

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Retrograde ejaculation is reported with code _____

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Which drug is derived from a mineral source?

A. Potassium chloride B. Quinine C. Cod-liver oil D. Penicillin E. Digitoxin

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Ovens, cook tops, and electrical appliances are all examples of:

a. exterior fire causes. b. ignition sources. c. evidence of arson. d. natural fire sources.

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