From the following list, select the items associated with the mechanism of action of aspirin

a. inhibit prostaglandin synthesis.
b. reduce the number of inflammatory cells.
c. increase the number of platelets.
d. decrease the sensitivity of inflammatory cells.
e. inhibit the formation of thromboxane A2


a,e. Most of aspirin's effects are due to its interruption of prostaglandin synthesis via nonselective blockade of cyclo-oxygenase I enzyme. Aspirin is 170-fold less effective at inhibiting COX-2 than COX-1.

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A practitioner forgets to ice an ABG sample and leaves it at room temperature for 45 min. Which of the following parameters can you predict will increase in this sample during that period? 1. PCO2 2. pH 3. PO2

a. 1 only b. 1 and 2 only c. 2 and 3 only d. 1, 2, and 3

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The ________ sphincter controls the movement of chyme from the ileum to the cecum, which is the beginning of the large intestine. 

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

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Arteries have one-way valves that prevent the backflow of blood.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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