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BRWH

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To prevent a blood clot from forming, a physician would prescribe ________.
 
  A) an antihypertensive drug
  B) an anticoagulant drug
  C) a digitalis drug
  D) a thrombolytic drug

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Neurons release neurotransmitters, which cross the gaps, or synapses, between neurons to communicate with other neurons.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


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DHRUVSHAH

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

B
Explanation: A) An antihypertensive drug is used to treat hypertension, not a blood clot.
B) Correct
C) A digitalis drug is used to treat congestive heart failure, not a blood clot.
D) A thrombolytic drug is used to break up a clot only after it has formed.

Answer to Question 2

TRUE


BRWH

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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