Managing GI Symptoms in Diabetic and Hypertensive Women Quiz
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What is the most probable explanation for the patient’s GI symptoms?

  • Extension of pleural effusion
  • Heart bearing over the diaphragm (correct)
  • Associated hepatomegaly
  • DM-induced gastric ulcer

    • What could be a potential cause of the recurrent GI episodes?

  • Gastric malignancy
  • Gallbladder disease
  • Chronic pancreatitis
  • Right-sided heart failure (correct)

    • Why did the initial chest x-ray show an enlarged heart with mild bilateral pleural effusion?

  • Pneumothorax
  • Right-sided heart failure (correct)
  • Pulmonary embolism
  • Pulmonary hypertension

    • What could be a contributing factor to the patient's condition?

    <p>Left-sided heart failure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which symptom is most likely to point to the diagnosis of right sided heart failure?

    <p>Distended jugular veins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which symptom is least likely to indicate right sided heart failure?

    <p>Aortic regurgitation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which symptom is a common indicator of left sided heart failure?

    <p>Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea</p> Signup and view all the answers

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