A54-year-old male is diagnosed with peptic ulcer disease. this condition is most likely caused by:
a) hereditary hormonal imbalances with high gastrin levels
b) breaks in the mucosa and presence of corrosive secretions
c) decreased vagal activity and vascular engorgement
d) gastric erosions related to high ammonia levels and bile reflux

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Which of these is the best example of sexual objectification? a) a female initiates a conversation with another female. b) a male proposes marriage to a female. c) a female makes repated coments to a male about his appearence. d) a female proposes marriage to a male.

A92-year-old man with a 45-year history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is intubated in the icu because of a bout of viral pneumonia that fails to improve after 72 hours of antibiotics. although the inspired fraction of oxygen is 100%, the patient's po2 remains at 57 mmhg. positive-end expiratory pressure (peep) is added to allow the inspired fraction of oxygen. twelve hours after the introduction of peep the patient suddenly become hypotensive. at the same time, his oxygen saturation drops from 92% to 61%. on physical examination, his bp is 80/50 mmhg and his pulse is 124/min. he has distended neck veins and distant heart sounds. which of the following would also most likely be seen on this patient's physical examination? - absence of breath sounds in the right hemithorax- high amplitude carotid artery upstroke- a pleural friction rub- pulsus alternans- splenomegaly