For which of the following disease processes has microbial infection beenimplicated? Select all that apply.a. gastric ulcersb. diabetes type 1c. renal artery stenosisd. schizophreniae. obesityf. deep vein thrombosis

For which of the following disease processes has microbial infection beenimplicated? Select all that apply.a. gastric ulcersb. diabetes type 1c. renal artery stenosisd. schizophreniae. obesityf. deep vein thrombosis

Essentials of Pharmacology for Health Professions

7th Edition

ISBN:9781305441620

Author:WOODROW

Publisher:WOODROW

Chapter16: Gastrointestinal Drugs

Section: Chapter Questions

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Wound infections

A wound is damaged or breaks in the surface of the skin. The wound is divided into two types, they are acute wound that includes minor cuts, laceration, bites, etc, and chronic wounds that can become slow to heal including ulcers on the legs and feet. Redness, pain, and swelling are signs of a wound.

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For which of the following disease processes has microbial infection been
implicated? Select all that apply.
a. gastric ulcers
b. diabetes type 1
c. renal artery stenosis
d. schizophrenia
e. obesity
f. deep vein thrombosis

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