Which of the following is TRUE regarding the pathophysiology of stroke?
A) Ischemic stroke is often a result of an aneurysm.
B) Neurological damage and death can begin within four minutes.
C) Ventricular fibrillation leads to the formation of blood clots in the atria.
D) Ischemic stroke usually presents with a severe headache.
Answer: B
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A) Heparin Na B) Enoxaparin Na C) Dalteparin Na D) Warfarin Na
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A. decubitus ulcers B. cataracts C. chronic lymphocytic leukemia D. stroke
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A. Affordable Care Act B. Hill-Burton Act C. Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act D. Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act
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A) Eligibility of patients to receive services/procedures B) Medical stability required for a test or procedure C) The patient's power to pay for healthcare procedures D) Whether a provider is permitted to offer a service