Which of the Following Are Possible Side Effects of Aspirin

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are possible side effects of aspirin use?

• A) stomach irritation and bleeding
• B) Reye's syndrome
• C) increased risk of heart attack
• D) all of these
• E) stomach irritation and bleeding and Reye's syndrome only

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Definitions:

Bacterial Infection

An illness caused by harmful bacteria entering and multiplying in the body.

Menstruation

The regular discharge of blood and mucosal tissue from the inner lining of the uterus through the vagina, part of the menstrual cycle.

Follicle

A small secretory cavity or gland, but in the context of biology, often refers to the sac in the ovary that contains the oocyte.

Menstrual Synchrony

The purported phenomenon where women who live together or are in close proximity experience their menstrual cycles aligning over time.