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One of the following statements is correct about primary Raynauds A. May be the first manifestation of collagen disorder B. Also called obstructive Raynauds phenomenon C. Occurs when ischemia is caused by digital arterial spasm D. Normal vasocontriction response |
C. Occurs when ischemia is caused by digital arterial spasm |
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An ABI 0.65 places the patient into this category A. Asymptomatic B. Severe arterial disease C. Rest pain D. Claudication |
Claudication |
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All of the following are characteristics of claudication except
A. Pain in the muscle during exercise B. Always vascular in origin C. Pain usually subsides after rest D. Discomfort is predictable |
Always vascular in origin |
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All of the following vessels are palpable except
A. Popliteal artery B. Femoral artery C. Peroneal artery D. Posterior tibial artery |
Peroneal artery |
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What part of the cardiovascular system represents the greatest resistance to flow? A. Arterioles B. Large veins C. Capillaries D. Venules |
Arterioles |
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What is not a risk factor in peripheral arterial occlusions? A. Hyperlipidema B. Hypolipidema C. High blood pressure D. Smoking |
Hypolipidema |
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Exercise induces peripheral vasodilation in the microcirculation which: A. Increases the distal peripheral resistance B. Decrease blood flow C. Decreases the distal peripheral pressure D. Is not influenced by sympathetic innervation |
Decreases the distal peripheral pressure |
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A patient presenting with ischemic rest pain complains of A. Foot pain when supine, relieved by standing B. A weakness produced by standing C. Numbness in the foot relieved by elevation D. Foot pain occurring occasionally |
Foot pain when supine, relieved by standing |
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Which of the following is least associated with Buergers disease?
A. Patient presents with a history of smoking B. Ankle/brachial index may be normal C. Lesions are commonly distal to ankle and/or wrist D. Affects the large arteries of the extremities |
Affects the large arteries of the extremities |
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Brachial pressure on the right is 20mmHg greater than the left. What does this mean? A. The pressures are WNL B. You suspect a stenosis on the left subclavian artery C. You suspect a stenosis on the right subclavian artery D. Patient has a left radial occlusion |
You suspect a stenosis on the left subclavian artery |
