Nonrestorable heat detectors should be tested during field inspections

Which of these statements from a patient should the EMT recognize as an absolute contraindication to the use of fibrinolytic medications in the emergency department?

A) "I have high blood pressure for which I take medication." B) "Two months ago, I had a stroke on the left side of my brain." C) "My doctor told me to take a baby aspirin every day." D) "I had my appendix removed six months ago."

In the long term, a national debt that steadily increases is ______ for the United States economy.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).