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lindiwe

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Which is a sudden, severe vasoconstriction and spasm of the arterioles in the fingers and toes, often triggered by cold or emotional upset?
 
  A) Raynaud's phenomenon
  B) phlebitis
  C) hypotension
  D) peripheral artery disease

Question 2

Which of the following medications keeps a virus from successfully reproducing?
 
  A) antihistamine
  B) corticosteroid
  C) protease inhibitor
  D) immunosuppressant


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tmlewis4706

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A
Explanation: A) Correct
B) This does not describe phlebitis.
C) This does not describe hypotension.
D) This does not describe peripheral artery disease.

Answer to Question 2

C
Explanation: A protease inhibitor keeps a virus from successfully reproducing by inhibiting protease, a protein the virus needs to reproduce. An antihistamine blocks the effects of histamine released during an allergic reaction. A corticosteroid is a very strong anti-inflammatory. An immunosuppressant blocks certain actions of the immune system.


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Reply #2 on: Jun 27, 2018
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