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melly21297

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on: Jul 16, 2018
Most hospitalized patients who are immobile need prophylaxis for venous thromboembolism.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

The presence of previous chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) reduces the diagnostic usefulness of scans in acute pulmonary embolism.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


shailee

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

ANS: T
Most hospitalized patients who are immobile need prophylaxis for venous thromboembolism.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: F
The presence of concomitant cardiopulmonary disease even if severe (e.g., hypoxemia with or without ventilatory support, a condition that necessitates intensive care), or COPD does not di-minish the diagnostic usefulness of scans in the diagnosis of acute pulmonary embolism.


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