Which of the following terms describes a group of acid-peptic disorders of the upper GI tract?
a. peptic ulcer disease
b. esophagitis
c. heartburn
d. reflux disease
a. Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) is a general term describing a group of acid-peptic disorders of the upper GI tract, primarily the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum.
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dilute the contents of the stomach. Which of the following actions should you do? A) Assist the patient in drinking only one glass of milk to reduce the risk of aspiration. B) Assist the patient in drinking as much of the two to three glasses of milk as he can. C) Refuse the order and explain why. D) Ask medical control if you can substitute water for the milk since water will not damage the lungs if aspirated.
Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) offer some dental benefits for children.?
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which is true of plasma and/or serum?
A. Plasma is formed when a tube of blood is allowed to clot. B. Plasma contains all of the dissolved chemical constituents. C. Serum contains all of the dissolved chemical constituents plus the coagulation proteins. D. none of the above