Before Major Surgery, a Patient Is Often Asked If They

question 36

Multiple Choice

Before major surgery, a patient is often asked if they have been taking large amounts of aspirin, and if so, they may have to postpone surgery and go without aspirin for some days. What is the reason for this?

• A) Aspirin interferes with the action of prothrombin activator.
• B) Aspirin causes the blood to be thinner or less viscous.
• C) Aspirin decreases red blood cell production.
• D) Aspirin reduces the stickiness of platelets and reduces the ability to clot.
• E) Aspirin eliminates pain and some pain is necessary for healing.

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Merchandise Account

An account used to track the buying and selling of goods for resale in the normal course of business.

Perpetual Inventory Method

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Accounts Payable

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Merchandise Inventory

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