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genevieve1028

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Which of the following are the main components of Virchow's triad? 1. Hypercoagulable states 2. Vessel wall abnormalities 3. Fibrinogen abnormalities 4. Venous stasis
 
  a. 1, 3, and 4 only
  b. 1, 2, and 3 only
  c. 1, 2, and 4 only
  d. 2, 3, and 4 only

Question 2

Which of the following findings on a chest radiograph are consistent with pulmonary embolism? 1. Diffuse hyperinflation 2. Elevation of the diaphragm 3. Enlargement of the heart shadow 4. Pleural effusion
 
  a. 2, 3, and 4 only
  b. 1 and 2 only
  c. 3 and 4 only
  d. 1, 2, and 3 only


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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Conditions that favor thrombus formation include blood stasis, the presence of hypercoagulable states, and vessel wall abnormalities (factors known as Virchow's triad).

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The chest radiograph is abnormal in more than 80 of cases. Some of the abnormalities include enlargement of the right descending pulmonary artery (66), elevation of the diaphragm (61), enlargement of the heart shadow (55), and a small pleural effusion (50).


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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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