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What are the classic symptoms of DVT?
a. Heaviness in legs, burning and throbbing, muscle cramps
b. Swelling, pain, and discoloration in lower extremity
c. Leg numbness or weakness, coldness in feet, pain and cramping in leg
and buttocks
d. Leg pain with walking, numbness and tingling in legs, pain in buttocks
- ANSWER -b. Swelling, pain, and discoloration in lower extremity
, Why are the carotid arteries assessed for bruit?
a. It is indicative of generalized atherosclerosis.
b. To listen for a pulse
c. To assess heart rhythm
d. To determine risk of stroke - ANSWER -a. It is indicative of
generalized atherosclerosis.
What is a common side effect of thiazide diuretics in males?
a. Ringing in the ears
b. Frequent urination
c. Erectile dysfunction
d. Hypokalemia - ANSWER -c. Erectile dysfunction
An older adult who has hypertension also has osteoporosis. Which
antihypertensive agent would have the secondary effect of improving
her osteoporosis?
a. ACEIs
b. Beta blockers
c. Calcium channel blockers
d. Thiazide diuretics - ANSWER -d. Thiazide diuretics
This hypertensive drug is the first choice for diabetic and renal failure
patients per National Guidelines: