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mia

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on: Jun 25, 2018
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of venous thrombosis/pulmonary embolism?
 
  A. Shortness of breath or unexplained coughing
  B. Bluish discoloration of the skin
  C. Severe cramping in the legs and arms
  D. Pleuritic chest pain

Question 2

Under what circumstances would surgery be used for treatment of pulmonary embolism?
 
  A. Massive embolus blocking a main pulmonary artery
  B. Repeated emboli despite anticoagulant therapy
  C. Many small emboli in different sites
  D. A and C
  E. A and B
  F. B and C


mcni194

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

E


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