An Abnormally Prolonged PT Will Result from All of the Following

question 70

Multiple Choice

An abnormally prolonged PT will result from all of the following except:

• A) Vitamin K defect
• B) Liver disease
• C) Presence of inhibitors
• D) Hypofibrinogenemia
• E) None of the above

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Definitions:

Duodenal Ulcer

A type of peptic ulcer that occurs in the first part of the small intestine, resulting in stomach pain and discomfort.

Gastric Ulcer

A type of peptic ulcer that occurs on the lining of the stomach, causing pain, indigestion, and, in severe cases, bleeding or perforation.

Appendicitis

Inflammation of the appendix, a condition that typically requires surgical removal of the appendix.

Cholecystitis

Inflammation of the gallbladder, often due to gallstones blocking the ducts leading to severe pain and digestive problems.