An abnormally slow heart rate of less than 60 beats per minute is known as _____________________________.

The bluish discoloration of the skin caused by a lack of adequate oxygen is known as ________________________.

What is the term for the period of time when a person may have been exposed to HIV and when a test can tell for sure if they have the virus?

A new patient is candid during her history interview and admits that her sexual partner is HIV+.  She states they usually use condoms, but on occasion they take the risk and have unprotected sex.  She also states they have talked about having a baby together at some point in the future since her partner is well controlled on ARVs.  The nurse practitioner counsels the patient about pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP).  Choose the most appropriate response from the following:

The processes through which the body maintains a constant internal environment are known as ________________________.

Which body cavity protects the brain? _______________________________

The medical term meaning itching is ______________________.

The __________________ is commonly known as the collar bone.

A collection of blood in the pleural cavity is known as __________________.

Mr. Ramirez had a heart attack. His physician recorded this as _______________________.