What are two of the physical examination findings associated with a deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
Xanthelasma and Jaundice
Itching and dark-colored
Flank Pain and Arcus Senilis
Edema and tenderness over a vein
The Correct Answer is D
A. Xanthelasma and Jaundice:
Xanthelasma (cholesterol deposits near the eyes) and jaundice (yellow skin from liver dysfunction) are not signs of DVT.
B. Itching and dark-colored:
Itching and discoloration can occur with chronic venous insufficiency, but acute DVT typically presents with pain, swelling, and tenderness.
C. Flank Pain and Arcus Senilis:
Flank pain suggests kidney issues, and arcus senilis (white ring around the cornea) is an age-related eye finding, not DVT.
D. Edema and tenderness over a vein:
Swelling (edema) and tenderness over the affected vein are classic signs of a DVT.
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Correct Answer is A
Explanation
A. Genital human papillomavirus infection:
HPV causes genital warts that can be transmitted during birth, leading to conditions like respiratory papillomatosis in the baby.
B. Syphilis:
Syphilis causes painless ulcers (chancres) but the description fits HPV better.
C. Genital herpes:
Herpes lesions are typically painful vesicles, not warty growths.
D. Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID):
PID is a complication of sexually transmitted infections but involves internal reproductive organs- no external warty lesions.
Correct Answer is A
Explanation
A ruptured or expanding abdominal aortic aneurysm causes sudden back and abdominal pain and is more common in people with hypertension.
B. Embolus:
An embolus would cause acute blockage, usually leading to ischemia downstream, but not arterial dilation.
C. Phlebitis:
Phlebitis is inflammation of a vein, not an artery, and does not cause sudden severe back pain.
D. Thrombus:
A thrombus is a clot, and while it can block vessels, it does not cause local dilation of arteries.
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