Differentiate between arteriosclerosis and atherosclerosis

arteriosclerosis: walls of blood vessels become thick and lose their elasticity; atherosclerosis: blood vessels become narrow due to deposits of fat and minerals

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Where does COPD rank among the leading causes of death in the United States?

a. First b. Second c. Third d. Fourth

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What is the purpose of antidysrhythmic medications?

A. To lower the patient's blood pressure B. To prevent cardiac rhythm abnormalities C. To reduce atherosclerotic plaque in the blood vessels D. To increase the strength of myocardial contractions

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