A Patient Admitted with Bleeding Related to Esophageal Varices Could

question 9

Multiple Choice

A patient admitted with bleeding related to esophageal varices could be expected to receive a continuous intravenous infusion of

• A) glucose.
• B) octreotide acetate.
• C) anticoagulants.
• D) proton pump inhibitors.

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Definitions:

Consumer Surplus

The variance between the aggregate sum consumers intend and are financially capable to allocate for a good or service and the aggregate sum they really spend.

Tax

Compulsory financial charges or other types of levy imposed upon a taxpayer by a governmental organization in order to fund government spending and various public expenditures.

Producer Surplus

The differentiation between the accepted selling price by producers for a product or service and the final earning.

Consumer Surplus

The gap between what consumers are ready and financially able to spend on a good or service and what they actually spend.