What is the function of a laparoscopic procedure??
A) surgical removal of the appendix
B) x-ray examination of the rectum and the large intestine using a contrast medium
C) surgical removal of the gallbladder
D) endoscopic visualization and examination of the abdominal and pelvic cavities
D
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You are reading about the antidepressant Celexa and notice that its effects are "presumed to be linked to potentiation of serotonergic activity in the central nervous system (CNS) resulting from its inhibition of CNS neuronal reuptake of serotonin (5-HT)." This statement refers to the drug's ____.
a. contraindications b. actions c. adverse effects d. indications
Participation in sports is not possible at the lower end of the physical activity continuum.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Amy and Keith, both in their mid-twenties, have decided to have a baby. Both are in good health and are physically active, although Keith is a smoker. Amy maintains her weight at about 125 pounds. While they know that parenting is a big responsibility, they are excited about the idea of becoming parents. The one thing that they are concerned about is the history of genetic illnesses that exists in each of their families. After 6 months of not being successful in conceiving, Amy also becomes concerned that she may be infertile. She wants to see a fertility specialist.Because of Amy's and Keith's concerns about genetic illnesses, their doctor will likely encourage them to have diagnostic screening tests. Which one would be the earliest test to indicate a genetic abnormality?
A. amniocentesis B. a quadruple marker screening C. a sonogram D. chorionic villi sampling
Translate the medical term cardiotonic as literally as possible.
A. "Heart tone agent"; a drug that increases the strength of heart contractions B. "Heart pain agent"; a drug that prevents or relives the symptoms of angina pectoris C. "Heart death agent"; a drug that destroys heart muscle tissue D. "Heart stretch agent"; a drug that opposes high blood pressure