If an embolus blocks a cerebral artery, the result may be a(n) _______________ _______________, or stroke. 

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


cerebrovascular accident

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Which of the following modes of ventilatory support would result in the highest mean airway pressure?

a. Volume-controlled intermittent mandatory ventilation b. (Volume-controlled intermittent manda-tory ventilation) + pressure-supported ventilation c. Pressure-controlled intermittent mandato-ry ventilation d. Volume-controlled continuous mandatory ventilation

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When patient SID or SOD increases,

a. patient ESE decreases. b. patient ESE increases. c. patient ESE increases by the square of the distance. d. there is no relationship between ESE and distance.

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Which is a medical problem resulting from diabetes mellitus?

A. rheumatoid arthritis B. valvular heart disease C. retinopathy D. multiple sclerosis

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