Esophagitis presents as dysphagia

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


T: Esophagitis is caused by damage to the mucosal lining and usually presents as dysphagia (difficulty in swallowing).

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A) Her pancreas still produces some insulin. B) The pills contain insulin for use by the body. C) Glucose is needed by her body and is provided by the pills. D) The pills decrease her craving for sugary foods.

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The generic name of Nexium is:

A. pantoprazole B. lansoprazole C. esomeprazole D. misoprostol

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The health care program originally designed to provide health insurance coverage for spouses and dependents of active-duty uniformed personnel, those who have died while on active duty, and retired uniformed personnel is _________________________.

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

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Increased parasympathetic tone, bradycardia, shunting of blood to the brain, and hypotension describes:

A: Cushing's reflex. B: Beck's triad. C: Cullen's sign. D: the diving reflex.

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