Mr. Levi has liver failure. He is receiving lactulose to
A) increase renal perfusion.
B) reduce serum ammonia levels.
C) improve nitrogen balance.
D) prevent bleeding from esophageal varices.
B
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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1. Personal 2. Concurrent 3. Subject matter 4. Federal
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a. diazepam (Valium). b. buspirone (BuSpar). c. clorazepate (Tranxene). d. chlordiazepoxide (Librium).