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A 90-year-old female has been experiencing episodes of nocturnal confusion for several weeks. Her lower extremities are swollen, with large, translucent fluid-filled areas resembling blisters on the skin. These areas probably are caused by:
 
  a. an allergic reaction to medication.
  b. toxicity from an antidepressant medication the patient is taking.
  c. increased hydrostatic pressure caused by right-sided CHF and sleeping sitting up.
  d. degenerative effects of old age on the skin of the lower extremities.

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Which of the following organs functions as a reservoir for blood that can be used in case of blood loss?
 
  A) Thyroid gland B) Liver C) Heart D) Spleen


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dajones82

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Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
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