What is a risk factor for increased susceptibility to a urinary tract infection (UTI) in women?
Improper perineal hygiene
High level of physical activity
High-sodium diet
Radiotherapy to the pelvis
The Correct Answer is A
A. Improper perineal hygiene:
Poor perineal hygiene can allow bacteria (like E. coli) from the anus to migrate into the urethra, leading to UTI.
B. High level of physical activity:
Exercise is not a direct risk factor for UTI development.
C. High-sodium diet:
Sodium intake affects blood pressure and fluid balance, but not UTI risk directly.
D. Radiotherapy to the pelvis:
While radiation can damage pelvic tissues and later increase UTI risk, it’s less common and not the primary classic risk factor compared to hygiene issues.
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Correct Answer is B
Explanation
A. Tachycardia:
Tachycardia is not a primary symptom of Lyme disease; it may occur if there’s secondary heart involvement (Lyme carditis) but is not the most common symptom.
B. Joint pain:
Lyme disease often causes migratory joint pain, especially in large joints like knees, often appearing weeks to months after infection.
C. Dark Urine:
Dark urine is more typical in liver disease or hemolytic conditions, not Lyme disease.
D. Cold Intolerance:
Cold intolerance is associated with hypothyroidism, not Lyme disease.
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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