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A pulmonary embolus occurring while the patient is on the combined oral contraceptive pill:
- A. Is more likely in anti-thrombin III deficiency
- B. Is more likely in protein C deficiency
- C. Is an absolute contraindication to the combined pill
- D. Is an increased risk in smokers
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Anti-thrombin III deficiency increases the risk of thromboembolic events, including pulmonary embolism, especially in patients on the combined oral contraceptive pill.
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An older female client with long term type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) is seen in the clinic for a routine health assessment. To determine if the client is experiencing any long-term complication of DM, which assessments should the nurse obtain?
- A. Serum creatinine and blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
- B. Sensation in feet and legs
- C. Skin condition of lower extremities
- D. Visual acuity
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: These assessments are crucial for detecting complications such as neuropathy, nephropathy, and retinopathy.
In Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome:
- A. The abnormal pathway is between the atrial and ventricular myocardium
- B. Wide QRS complexes occur more frequently than narrow QRS
- C. Narrow QRS complexes are regular
- D. Verapamil is the treatment of choice for atrial fibrillation
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome, a wide QRS complex is often seen due to the presence of an accessory pathway that bypasses the normal conduction system.
Functional causes of opening Snap (either due to swift opening of AV valve or due to excess flow across the valve) is seen in all, except
- A. Mitral regurgitation
- B. Ventricular septal defect
- C. Atrial septal defect
- D. First degree AV block
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: First degree AV block is not typically associated with an opening snap.
The following syndromes are caused by chromosomal abnormalities:
- A. Cri-du-chat syndrome
- B. Kearns-Sayre syndrome
- C. Marfan's syndrome
- D. Turner's syndrome
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Turner's syndrome: Turner's syndrome is caused by a monosomy of the X chromosome, characterized by short stature, infertility, and heart defects.
Acute bronchiolitis is associated with:
- A. A higher incidence in infants than in school children
- B. The production of copious amounts of purulent sputum
- C. Widespread fine crackles
- D. A polymorphonuclear leucocytosis
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Acute bronchiolitis is more common in infants and is associated with fine crackles. Purulent sputum and polymorphonuclear leucocytosis are not typical features.