Andrew Jamison Is a 47-Year-Old Construction Worker with a Long

question 34

Multiple Choice

Andrew Jamison is a 47-year-old construction worker with a long history of alcohol abuse. Recently he has been experiencing fatigue, weakness, loss of appetite, and weight loss. A visit to his physician and laboratory testing confirmed a diagnosis of cirrhosis. He is 5'10" tall and currently weighs 145 pounds.
To improve Mr. Jamison's appetite, his physician may prescribe:

• A) megestrol acetate.
• B) spironolactone.
• C) rifaximin.
• D) propranolol.
• E) lamivudine.

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