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jjjetplane

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on: Jun 27, 2018
The medical term for a blood clot or foreign particle that moves through the bloodstream is:
 
  A) embolism
  B) aneurysm
  C) cyanosis
  D) thrombosis

Question 2

If a patient has bradycardia, what is the problem?
 
  A) He has a faster-than-normal heartbeat.
  B) He has an irregular heartbeat.
  C) He has a slower-than-normal heartbeat.
  D) He has a bad heartbeat.


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eliasc0401

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

A
Explanation: Thromb is the root for clot referring to platelets and -osis is condition. When the clot is stationary in the blood vessel, it is a thrombosis; when it breaks off and travels elsewhere, it is called an embolism.

Answer to Question 2

C
Explanation: The prefix brady- means slow, the root card means heart, and the suffix -ia means pertaining to.


jjjetplane

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Wow, this really help

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