A/An ____________________ is the surgical removal of the lining of a portion of a clogged carotid artery leading to the brain

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


carotid endarterectomy

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A) surrogacy B) guardianship C) adoption D) fostering

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Smoking in bed, even while coughing, is characteristic of which pattern of tobacco use?

a. anxiety smoking b. risk dependence c. undisciplined d. high stress model e. tobacco use disorder

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A patient who suffered a cardiac arrest for 15 minutes was revived. Due to a lack of oxygen, the patient suffered from a(n) ________ brain injury.

A. anoxia B. cardiogenic C. orthopneic D. anoxic E. orthopnea

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An organized and deliberate effort to alter or replace a habit or activity is known as

A) countering. B) contemplation. C) behavior change. D) motivation.

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