A varicose vein in the esophagus is known as a:


Answer: Varix

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Match the abbreviation with the appropriate interpretation.

a.  OU b.  Q4h c.  kg d.  KVO e.  dc

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Side effects of adrenergic blockers include _______.

a.  hypotension, bradycardia, bronchospasms, and hypoglycemia b.  headache, bradycardia with heart block, edema, and abdominal discomfort c.  cardiac arrhythmias, nausea, vomiting, neurotoxicity, and visual disturbances d.  seizures, dizziness, confusion, respiratory depression, and respiratory arrest

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Which term below means having gallstones?

A) cholecystitis B) cirrhosis C) cholelithiasis D) choledocholithotripsy

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The fluid part of blood is ________.

A. WBC B. RBC C. Albumin D. Plasma

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