Which of the Following Patients Have Been Determined to Gain

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following patients have been determined to gain the MOST benefit from a carotid endarterectomy procedure?

• A)A patient who is symptomatic with carotid artery stenosis of 70% or greater
• B)A patient who is symptomatic with carotid artery stenosis of 50% to 65%
• C)A symptomatic patient with carotid artery stenosis of 40% to 50%
• D)An asymptomatic patient with carotid artery stenosis of 50% to 55%

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Soaps

Salts of fatty acids used in cleaning and as surfactants, produced from the reaction of fats with a strong base.

Soaps

Salts of fatty acids, created through the saponification process, used primarily for cleaning.

Hydrophobic

Hydrophobic refers to substances that repel water, often characterized by nonpolarity and insolubility in water.

Soap

Salt of fatty acids that are primarily used for cleaning and lubrication, formed by the reaction between an alkali and a fat or oil.