The hardening and narrowing of the arteries caused by a buildup of cholesterol plaques is known as

A5-year-old boy suddenly begins coughing while eating peanuts. he is choking and gagging. when he is brought to the ed, but he is awake and is able to give his name. on physical examination, his vital signs are stable. on examination of the chest, inspiratory stridor and intercostal and suprasternal retractions are apparent. which of the following is the most appropriate initial step in management? - allow patient to clear foreign object by spontaneous coughing- clear oropharynx with multiple blind sweeps with finger- position patient and perform back blows- stand behind patient and perform abdominal thrusts- perform emergency tracheostomy and take to surgery

Anti-smoking ads are an example of a) the influence of friends b) the influence of family c) the influence of media d) the influence of teachers

Which of the following statements concerning cancer and mutations is correct? a: cancer can only occur with a mutation in a somatic cell. b: usually, multiple mutations are required in different genes to cause cancer. c: none of the other answer options is correct. d: cancer can only occur with a mutation in a germ cell. e: usually, a single mutation is all that is required to cause cancer.