Acquired deficiencies of factor VII are associated with:

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Acquired deficiencies of factor VII can be caused by liver disease, as factor VII is produced in the liver. It can also be caused by Coumadin therapy, as Coumadin interferes with the activation of vitamin K-dependent clotting factors, including factor VII. Finally, it can be caused by a vitamin K deficiency, which is necessary for the production of clotting factors including factor VII. Therefore, all options (A, B, C) are correct.

Acquired Deficiencies of Factor VII Are Associated With