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Which type of aneurysm is the most common in the aorta?

  • Peripheral aneurysm
  • Cerebral aneurysm
  • Thoracic aortic aneurysm
  • Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) (correct)

    • What is the most common type of peripheral aneurysm?

  • Mesenteric artery aneurysm
  • Carotid artery aneurysm
  • Popliteal aneurysm
  • Femoral artery aneurysm (correct)

    • What type of aneurysm looks like a berry on a narrow stem?

  • Saccular aneurysm
  • Berry aneurysm (correct)
  • Pseudo aneurysm
  • Fusiform aneurysm

    • Which layer of the arterial walls is weakened in a pseudoaneurysm?

    <p>Adventitia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main risk factor for developing an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)?

    <p>Smoking tobacco</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which gender is more likely to develop cerebral aneurysms?

    <p>Women</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the symptoms of an unruptured cerebral aneurysm?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which treatment option for an arteriovenous fistula involves the insertion of a catheter into the affected blood vessel?

    <p>Surgery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can happen if oxygen levels are reduced in the affected area due to a large amount of blood passing through the AVF?

    <p>Tissue death and damage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which treatment option for an arteriovenous fistula involves the use of an ultrasound probe to compress the fistula for about 10 minutes?

    <p>Ultrasound-guided compression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which imaging technique is commonly used to diagnose an abdominal aortic aneurysm?

    <p>Abdominal ultrasound</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended size for surgical repair of an abdominal aortic aneurysm?

    <p>1.9 to 2.2 inches (4.8 to 5.6 centimeters)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an arteriovenous fistula (AVF)?

    <p>An irregular connection between an artery and a vein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some potential risk factors for arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs)?

    <p>Older age, female sex, cardiac catheterization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of aneurysm is characterized by a breach in the layers of the vessel wall causing blood to leak and creating a pseudo aneurysm?

    <p>Pseudo aneurysm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of aneurysm is the most common type of cerebral aneurysm and looks like a berry on a narrow stem?

    <p>Berry aneurysm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of aneurysm is located in the aorta and is the most common aneurysm of the aorta?

    <p>Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer of the arterial walls is affected in a mycotic or infected aneurysm?

    <p>Intima</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for developing an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)?

    <p>Female gender</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which imaging technique is commonly used to diagnose a ruptured cerebral aneurysm?

    <p>Angiogram</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following complications can occur due to a sudden rupture of an aortic aneurysm?

    <p>Severe pain in the chest or back</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which treatment option for an arteriovenous fistula involves the insertion of a catheter in an artery near the fistula and placing a small coil or stent to reroute blood flow?

    <p>Catheter embolization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can happen if oxygen levels are reduced in the affected area due to large amounts of blood passing through the AVF?

    <p>Tissue death and damage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which treatment option for an arteriovenous fistula involves the insertion of a catheter into the affected blood vessel to aid in the placement of a stent, coil, or foam that closes the AVF and helps to direct blood flow?

    <p>Endovascular repair</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which imaging technique is commonly used to diagnose an arteriovenous fistula (AVF)?

    <p>Duplex ultrasound</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some potential risk factors for the development of an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the symptoms of a large arteriovenous fistula (AVF)?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which treatment option for an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) involves open abdominal surgery?

    <p>Surgery repair</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of aneurysm is characterized by a breach in the layers of the vessel wall causing blood to leak and creating a pseudo aneurysm?

    <p>Pseudo aneurysm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common type of peripheral aneurysm?

    <p>Femoral artery aneurysm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer of the arterial walls is weakened in a pseudoaneurysm?

    <p>Adventitia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of aneurysm is characterized by a breach in the layers of the vessel wall causing blood to leak and creating a pseudo aneurysm?

    <p>Cerebral aneurysm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main risk factor for developing a peripheral aneurysm?

    <p>Genetic conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which treatment option for an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) involves the insertion of a catheter into the affected blood vessel to aid in the placement of a stent, coil, or foam that closes the AAA and helps to direct blood flow?

    <p>Endovascular repair</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some potential risk factors for developing arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs)?

    <p>Male sex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common risk factor for the development of an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)?

    <p>High blood pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common cause of a pseudoaneurysm?

    <p>Degradation of the elastic lamellae of the blood vessel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which symptom is NOT commonly associated with an enlarging abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)?

    <p>Difficulty in swallowing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which imaging technique is preferred for evaluating a ruptured cerebral aneurysm with symptoms and the risk of bleeding in the brain?

    <p>CT Scan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which treatment option for an arteriovenous fistula involves the destruction of blood flow to the damaged blood vessels by applying ultrasound-guided compression for about 10 minutes?

    <p>Conservative management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can happen if an arteriovenous fistula causes the heart to work harder to pump blood throughout the body?

    <p>Heart failure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which treatment option for an arteriovenous fistula involves the insertion of a thin, flexible tube (catheter) into an artery near the fistula, followed by the placement of a small coil or stent to reroute blood flow?

    <p>Catheter embolization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the most common cause of impetigo?

    <p>Staphylococcus aureus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic appearance of bullous impetigo?

    <p>Bullae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which form of cellulitis is commonly referred to as erysipelas?

    <p>Superficial inflammation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organism is the most common cause of erysipelas in adults?

    <p>Streptococcus pyogenes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organism can rarely cause erysipelas?

    <p>Klebsiella pneumoniae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which clinical feature is characteristic of erysipelas?

    <p>Raised, well-demarcated area of erythema</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which clinical feature is characteristic of cellulitis?

    <p>Rapidly spreading erythema and edema</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common risk factor for the development of cellulitis?

    <p>Recent hospitalization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended oral therapy for nonpurulent, uncomplicated cellulitis?

    <p>Cephalexin 500 mg four times a day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a high-risk symptom for serious cellulitis infection?

    <p>Rapid progression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the drug of choice for the treatment of severe cellulitis suspected or confirmed to be caused by MRSA?

    <p>Vancomycin</p> Signup and view all the answers

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