Which of the following conditions is characterized by symptoms lasting at least 12 weeks consisting of diarrhea, constipation, and abdominal pain?
a. irritable bowel disease
b. duodenal ulcer
c. gastric ulcer
d. GERD
a. Irritable bowel disease has symptoms lasting at least 12 weeks consisting of diarrhea, constipation, and abdominal pain.
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Which laboratory test is considered to have a reliable negative predictive value in the diagnosis of DVT?
a. Factor VLeiden b. PT c. tPA d. D-dimer
Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
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