The heart muscle relaxes during:
a. Bradycardia
b. Tachycardia
c. Systole
d. Diastole
D
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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A) "Complementary therapies generally have not been approved, so patients are usually discouraged from using them." B) "Researchers have not looked at the benefits of alternative therapy for patients with HIV, so we suggest that you stay away from these therapies until there is solid research data available." C) "Many patients with HIV use some type of alternative therapy and, as with most health treatments, there are benefits and risks." D) "You'll need to meet with your doctor to choose between an alternative approach to treatment and a medical approach."
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A) Furosemide (Lasix) B) Methylprednisolone (Solu-Medrol) C) Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) D) Hydralazine hydrochloride (Apresoline)