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armygirl

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on: Jun 27, 2018
Which of the following surgical procedures treats hydrocephalus?
 
  A) cerebrospinal fluid shunt
  B) laminectomy
  C) carotid endarterectomy
  D) nerve block

Question 2

Which of the following medications dissolves an existing clot?
 
  A) hematinic
  B) anticoagulant
  C) antiplatelet
  D) thrombolytic


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

A
Explanation: A cerebrospinal fluid shunt treats hydrocephalus. A laminectomy treats compression on a spinal nerve. A carotid endarterectomy clears blockages from the carotids. A nerve block is used to stop the passage of sensory or pain impulses along a nerve path.

Answer to Question 2

D
Explanation: A thrombolytic dissolves an existing clot. A hematinic increases the number of erythrocytes or hemoglobin in the blood. An anticoagulant prevents blood clot formation. An antiplatelet interferes with the action of platelets.


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

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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