A straight tube that passes food from the pharynx to the stomach is known as the:
A. duodenum
B. gastrointestinal tract
C. small intestine
D. esophagus
D
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A) Barbiturate B) Antianxiety C) Stimulant D) Benzodiazepine
The most frequent location for peptic ulcer disease (PUD) is the ________, the upper part of the small intestine.
A. rectum B. stomach C. liver D. duodenum
The term used to describe inherited traits that are determined by multiple genes is ________ inheritance.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
You are assessing a 70-year-old male who complains of pain in both of his legs. He is conscious and alert, has a blood pressure of 160/90 mm Hg, a pulse rate of 110 beats/min, and respirations of 14 breaths/min and unlabored. Further assessment reveals edema to both of his feet and legs and jugular venous distention. This patient's primary problem is MOST likely:
A) left heart failure. B) right heart failure. C) pulmonary edema. D) chronic hypertension.