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Metfan725

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on: Jun 27, 2018
When the flow of oxygenated blood through a coronary artery is blocked by atherosclerosis and there is ischemia of the myocardium, the patient will experience ________.
 
  A) an elevated blood pressure
  B) chest pain
  C) a slow heart rate
  D) shortness of breath

Question 2

The superficial skin wound of a scratch is known by the medical name of a/an ________.
 
  A) excoriation
  B) contusion
  C) decubitus
  D) cellulitis


smrerig

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

B
Explanation: A) A blocked coronary artery will not cause an elevated blood pressure.
B) Correct This will cause chest pain, also known as angina pectoris.
C) A blocked coronary artery will not cause a slow heart rate.
D) A blocked coronary artery will not cause shortness of breath.

Answer to Question 2

A
Explanation: A) Correct
B) A contusion is a bruise.
C) A decubitus is a bed sore.
D) Cellulitis is an infection.


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