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What is a transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt?
 a. A surgically created passage between the portal vein and hepatic vein
  b. An abnormal collateral arising as a result of prolonged portal systemic hypertension
  c. A surgically created passage between the portal artery and hepatic artery
  d. An implanted drain for abdominal ascites

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Which of the following may be given to stimulate appetite and promote weight gain in patients with hepatitis?
 a. Furosemide b. Megestrol acetate
  c. Spironolactone d. Octreotide


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Reply #1 on: Aug 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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