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HCHenry

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on: Jun 28, 2018
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.


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joneynes

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
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.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Gracias!

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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