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Myxedema is another name for hyperthyroidism in an adult.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

A disturbance of blood coagulation caused by a deficiency of prothrombin or related factors suggests what four possibilities?
 
  What will be an ideal response?



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Answer to Question 1

False

Answer to Question 2

1 . Administration of anticoagulant drugs
2 . Inadequate synthesis of vitamin K
3 . Inadequate absorption of vitamin K
4 . Severe liver disease



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