Your Father Recently Had a Heart Attack,and Has Been Told

question 22

Multiple Choice

Your father recently had a heart attack,and has been told by his doctor to take a low dose of aspirin every day to prevent the formation of blood clots that might cause him to have another.The aspirin is being used as a(n) .

• A)analgesic
• B)thrombolytic agent
• C)antipyretic
• D)anti-inflammatory

Recognize the role of biological, psychological, and social factors in mental health and disorders.

Understand the symptoms and characteristics of mood disorders.

Identify the methods and tools used for diagnosing mental disorders.

Understand the impact of cultural and societal influences on the perception and diagnosis of mental disorders.

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Definitions:

Friction

The resistance encountered when one object is moved in contact with another.

Pressure

The force exerted per unit area on the surface of an object, often measured in atmospheres, Pascals, or mmHg.

Callus

Thickened area of skin caused by repeated friction or pressure, or the healing tissue over a bone fracture.

Cyanosis

A bluish or purplish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes due to insufficient oxygen in the blood.