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Tirant22

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Your patient is a 66-year-old female who is conscious and alert, complaining of a one-week history of progressive lightheadedness with exertion. She also complains of mild nausea; dark, sticky stools; and pain in her lower abdomen. Which of the following is the most likely cause of this patient's condition?
 
  A) Acute cholecystitis
  B) Diverticulosis
  C) Gastrointestinal bleeding
  D) Ingestion of an iron or a bismuth-containing medication

Question 2

Which of the following is an unsafe behavior that contributes to most injuries at the scene of vehicle collisions?
 
  A) Antagonizing bystanders
  B) Using improvised tools
  C) Not wearing proper protective gear
  D) Unknowingly walking into hazardous materials situations


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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

C



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