Cardiology - Group 8 | Medical Hub

11. On clinical examination for precursor condition leading to PE, which statement is true?

A) Clinical examination has low sensitivity and low specificity B) Diagnostic in every case C) Of no value D) In most cases diagnostic

12. Which blood gas combination occurs most commonly in PE?

A) Decreased PO2 and decreased PCO2 B) Decreased PO2 and increased PCO2 C) Increased PO2 and increased PCO2 D) Increased PO2 and decreased PCO2

13. What is the most common cause of morbidity and mortality among hospitalized immobile patients?

A) Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) / pulmonary embolism (PE) B) Myocardial infarction C) Cerebrovascular accident D) Nosocomial infection

14. What is (are) the drug(s) of choice for patients with a documented pulmonary embolus?

A) Any of the answers B) Continuous IV heparin C) Intermittent IV heparin D) Intermittent subcutaneous heparin

15. Which is evidence of adequate anticoagulation with heparin in DVT/PE?

A) PTT 1.5 to 2.0 times that of the control B) PTT 1.2 times control C) PTT 1.4 times control D) PTT 2.0 to 3.0 times control