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A Person Who Has Rheumatic Heart Disease Is Given a Prophylactic

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A person who has rheumatic heart disease is given a prophylactic antibiotic drug before having any surgical or ________ procedure.


Definitions:

Arterial Blood Gas

A test that measures the amounts of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood, as well as the acidity (pH) of the blood.

Oxygen Saturation

A measure of the amount of oxygen carried by the hemoglobin in the red blood cells, typically measured with a pulse oximeter; an important indicator of respiratory function.

Cyanosis

A bluish or purplish discoloration of the skin due to insufficient oxygen in the blood, often indicative of respiratory or circulatory issues.

COPD

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease; a group of lung diseases including chronic bronchitis and emphysema that obstruct airflow and cause breathing difficulties.

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