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35. An 80 y/o woman is brought to the ER after passing a large amount of bright red blood per rectum. She denies any recent abdominal pain, weight loss, or change in bowel habits. Her blod pressure is 142/92 mmHg and heart rate is 112/min lying down, and 124/92 mmHg and HR is 112/min lying down and 124/80mmHg and 130/min standing up. Abdominal exam is unremarkable. Which of the following is the most likely cause of her bleeding?
A. Arteriovenous malformation
B. Bleeding duodenal ulcer
C. Cecal adenocarcinoma
D. Diverticulitis
E. Internal Hemorrhoids
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| DrVirgo
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Yes, A...
Why?
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B. painful..
C. change in bowel habits.. weight loss...
D. change in bowel habits... Painful...
E. Associated with bowel movements..
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