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Which of the following is the main goal of interprofessional care for aneurysms?
Which of the following is the main goal of interprofessional care for aneurysms?
- To provide conservative medical therapy
- To monitor aneurysm size using ultrasound or CT
- To prevent rupture of an aneurysm (correct)
- To assess distal pulses
What is the recommended monitoring frequency for patients with AAAs smaller than 4.0 cm in diameter?
What is the recommended monitoring frequency for patients with AAAs smaller than 4.0 cm in diameter?
- Every 1 to 2 years
- Every 3 years (correct)
- Every 6 months
- Every 6 to 12 months
Which of the following is considered the best practice for conservative medical therapy of small, asymptomatic AAAs?
Which of the following is considered the best practice for conservative medical therapy of small, asymptomatic AAAs?
- Risk factor modification only (correct)
- Statin and ACE inhibitor therapy
- Surgical intervention
- Regular exercise
Which of the following is NOT a recommended medical management for patients with AAAs?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended medical management for patients with AAAs?
What is the recommended monitoring frequency for patients with small aneurysms (4.0 to 5.4 cm)?
What is the recommended monitoring frequency for patients with small aneurysms (4.0 to 5.4 cm)?
Which of the following is NOT a part of conservative medical therapy for small, asymptomatic AAAs?
Which of the following is NOT a part of conservative medical therapy for small, asymptomatic AAAs?
Which of the following is the best practice for assessing distal pulses in patients with aneurysms?
Which of the following is the best practice for assessing distal pulses in patients with aneurysms?
What is the effect of aneurysms on distal pulses?
What is the effect of aneurysms on distal pulses?
When should distal pulses be assessed in patients with aneurysms?
When should distal pulses be assessed in patients with aneurysms?
Which of the following is a potential complication of emergency repair of a ruptured AAA?
Which of the following is a potential complication of emergency repair of a ruptured AAA?
Which of the following is a characteristic of pain associated with compartment syndrome?
Which of the following is a characteristic of pain associated with compartment syndrome?
What should be monitored to assess for compartment syndrome?
What should be monitored to assess for compartment syndrome?
Which of the following is a potential indication for surgical intervention in patients with asymptomatic aneurysms?
Which of the following is a potential indication for surgical intervention in patients with asymptomatic aneurysms?
What is the recommended diameter threshold for surgical repair in patients with asymptomatic aneurysms?
What is the recommended diameter threshold for surgical repair in patients with asymptomatic aneurysms?
When should existing carotid or coronary artery blockages be corrected before aneurysm repair?
When should existing carotid or coronary artery blockages be corrected before aneurysm repair?
What should be assessed to identify any co-morbidities that may affect the patient's surgical risk?
What should be assessed to identify any co-morbidities that may affect the patient's surgical risk?
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