The leading cause of death after heart transplantation is: a. ...

[HCHenry]

The leading cause of death after heart transplantation is:
 
  a. Infection. c. Cardiomyopathy.
  b. Rejection. d. Congestive heart failure.

Question 2

One of the most frequent causes of hypovolemic shock in children is:
 
  a. Myocardial infarction. c. Anaphylaxis.
  b. Blood loss. d. Congenital heart disease.

[joneynes]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
The posttransplantation course is complex. The leading cause of death after cardiac transplantation is rejection. Infection is a continued risk secondary to the immunosuppression necessary to prevent rejection. Cardiomyopathy is one of the indications for cardiac transplant. Congestive heart failure is not a leading cause of death.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Blood loss and extracellular fluid loss are two of the most frequent causes of hypovolemic shock in children. Myocardial infarction is rare in a child; if it occurred, the resulting shock would be cardiogenic, not hypovolemic. Anaphylaxis results in distributive shock from extreme allergy or hypersensitivity to a foreign substance. Congenital heart disease tends to contribute to hypervolemia, not hypovolemia.

[HCHenry]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[strudel15]

Gracias!