In the procedure description the surgeon dictates "partial excision of the stomach with remaining portion connecting to the jejunum." What is the procedure he is describing?

A) suture repair
B) partial repair
C) anastomosis
D) aspiration


C

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When evaluating a forced vital capacity maneuver postbronchodilator use to determine the re-versibility of any airway obstruction, what percent increase in FEV1 is needed to be able to say the treatment was effective?

a. 5% b. 10% c. 15% d. 20%

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Molars converge toward the _______________________ portion of the mouth.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Identify a difference between the approach of the Harm Reduction Coalition (HRC) and that of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA).

A. HRC refuses to participate in scientific studies designed to prove its effectiveness, while AA's methods have been studied and proved somewhat successful. B. HRC emphasizes that a drinker can control the consequences of his or her drinking, while AA emphasizes that an alcoholic has no control over his or her drinking. C. HRC's way works well for a small percentage of heavy drinkers, while AA's way works well for the majority of alcoholics. D. HRC holds that an alcoholic must acknowledge a higher power to cease drinking, while AA gives control to the alcoholic.

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