Magnification during fluoroscopic procedures results in an ________ in the patient dose.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
increase The use of the larger phosphor diameter increases the patient dose.
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A) Valsalva maneuver B) IV adenosine C) Immediate synchronized cardioversion D) IV diltiazem
Aspirin may be used in a patient who has chest pain suggestive of a heart attack because aspirin may:
a. break up a blood clot that is occluding a coronary artery. b. relieve the headache that is caused by the administration of nitroglycerin. c. decrease the ability of platelets to form clots. d. decrease the chest pain caused by the possible heart attack.