The absence of respirations is called ________. 

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


apnea
Apnea is the absence of respirations.

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A series of one-sided headaches that are sudden and intense and that may continue for 15 minutes to four hours is referred to as:

A) syncope headaches. B) organic headaches. C) migraine headaches. D) cluster headaches.

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A white, foul-smelling vaginal discharge is a normal condition in older women.

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

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To place one or more clamps at a right angle to a tube or vessel is

A. to cross-clamp C. resection B. to double-clamp D. anastomosis

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Which of the following would NOT be considered an example of a potential ethical dilemma?

a. patient privacy b. genetic engineering c. elective abortion d. right to die, termination of care

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