Pearson eText Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology -- Instant Access (Pearson+)
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Author: Frederic Martini, Judi Nath
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Chapter 19, Problem 30RQ
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The reason for nose bleed in a person, who is taking broad spectrum antibiotic for a long time.
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Vitamin K is an essential component in the clotting of blood. Deficiency of the vitamin K can cause, uncontrolled bleeding in the wound. This is because the scarcity of vitamin K affects the intrinsic, extrinsic and common pathway of clotting.
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