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jwb375

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A patient in the emergency department has an occluded coronary artery due to a thrombus. Which type of drug can break apart this blood clot and restore circulation in the artery?
 
  A) a drug for hyperlipidemia
  B) aspirin
  C) a thrombolytic drug
  D) a digitalis drug

Question 2

The meaning of the abbreviation MD is ________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


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kiamars2010

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

C
Explanation: A) This drug cannot break apart a blood clot.
B) Aspirin cannot break apart a blood clot once it has formed.
C) Correct Only a thrombolytic drug can break apart a formed blood clot.
D) A digitalis drug cannot break apart a blood clot.

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Excellent

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