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jwb375

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Which of the following does NOT occur in patients with cirrhosis?
 
  A. Esophageal varices
  B. Increased venous pressure in the portal venous system
  C. Ascites
  D. Predisposition to Barrett's esophagus

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Which of the following statements regarding coronary atherosclerosis is INCORRECT?
 
  A. The initial stage in the formation of an atheromatous plaque is reversible.
  B. Macrophages filled with cholesterol and other lipids accumulate within the intima of the artery.
  C. An unstable atheromatous plaque may rupture and discharge atheromatous debris into the lumen of a coronary artery.
  D. Administration of drugs to dissolve a thrombosis that plugs a coronary artery (thrombolytic therapy) is a more effective method of restoring blood flow to the heart muscle than is coronary angioplasty.


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sylvia

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

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jwb375

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Reply #2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Thank you


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