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Differentiate between nonspecific and specific defense,and give examples of each.
NPO
A medical instruction meaning to withhold oral food and fluids from a patient before a test or surgery.
Pulmonary Embolism
An obstruction within a lung's pulmonary artery, typically resulting from blood clots that migrate from the legs or other areas of the body to the lungs.
Platelet Count
A laboratory test measuring the number of platelets in a blood sample, crucial for assessing bleeding and clotting disorders.
Enoxaparin Injections
An anticoagulant medication given through injections to prevent and treat deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism.
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