Which of the following medications may increase the risk of GI bleeding in elderly patients?
Sulfonylureas
Oral decongestants
Ampicillin
Aspirin
Aspirin
Rationale: Aspirin may increase the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding in elderly patients. This may be due to reduced production of protective GI substances, presence of peptic ulcers, and other conditions.
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a. Myxedema b. Edema c. Acromegaly d. Gigantism
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When transferring a stool specimen from a collection kit to vials for testing, the medical assistant should be sure the specimen is not contaminated by ________
a. urine b. water from the toilet bowl c. toilet paper d. all of the above
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