When assessing a patient, which of the following should you recognize as an indication for aspirin therapy?

A) A complaint of a headache after taking nitroglycerin
B) The patient takes an aspirin a day to prevent heart attacks.
C) A systolic blood pressure above 100 mmHg
D) Chest discomfort that is suggestive of a heart attack

Answer: D

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In the author's view, the Supreme Court's decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, is ____

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