A single, ectopic complex that occurs earlier than the next expected complex and arises from the irritable site in the ventricles is called:

A. PJC.
B. PAC.
C. PUC.
D. PVC.


Answer: D

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The National Library of Medicine provides a collection of 40 computerized databases called ________ containing 18 million references.

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

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A. NOS B. includes C. excludes D. NEC

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