53 Questions
Which type of aneurysm is the most common in the aorta?
Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)
What is the most common type of peripheral aneurysm?
Femoral artery aneurysm
What type of aneurysm looks like a berry on a narrow stem?
Berry aneurysm
Which layer of the arterial walls is weakened in a pseudoaneurysm?
Adventitia
What is the main risk factor for developing an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)?
Smoking tobacco
Which gender is more likely to develop cerebral aneurysms?
Women
What are the symptoms of an unruptured cerebral aneurysm?
All of the above
Which treatment option for an arteriovenous fistula involves the insertion of a catheter into the affected blood vessel?
Surgery
What can happen if oxygen levels are reduced in the affected area due to a large amount of blood passing through the AVF?
Tissue death and damage
Which treatment option for an arteriovenous fistula involves the use of an ultrasound probe to compress the fistula for about 10 minutes?
Ultrasound-guided compression
Which imaging technique is commonly used to diagnose an abdominal aortic aneurysm?
Abdominal ultrasound
What is the recommended size for surgical repair of an abdominal aortic aneurysm?
1.9 to 2.2 inches (4.8 to 5.6 centimeters)
What is an arteriovenous fistula (AVF)?
An irregular connection between an artery and a vein
What are some potential risk factors for arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs)?
Older age, female sex, cardiac catheterization
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?
Pseudo aneurysm
Which type of aneurysm is the most common type of cerebral aneurysm and looks like a berry on a narrow stem?
Berry aneurysm
Which type of aneurysm is located in the aorta and is the most common aneurysm of the aorta?
Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)
Which layer of the arterial walls is affected in a mycotic or infected aneurysm?
Intima
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for developing an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)?
Female gender
Which imaging technique is commonly used to diagnose a ruptured cerebral aneurysm?
Angiogram
Which of the following complications can occur due to a sudden rupture of an aortic aneurysm?
Severe pain in the chest or back
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?
Catheter embolization
What can happen if oxygen levels are reduced in the affected area due to large amounts of blood passing through the AVF?
Tissue death and damage
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?
Endovascular repair
Which imaging technique is commonly used to diagnose an arteriovenous fistula (AVF)?
Duplex ultrasound
What are some potential risk factors for the development of an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)?
All of the above
What are the symptoms of a large arteriovenous fistula (AVF)?
All of the above
Which treatment option for an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) involves open abdominal surgery?
Surgery repair
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?
Pseudo aneurysm
What is the most common type of peripheral aneurysm?
Femoral artery aneurysm
Which layer of the arterial walls is weakened in a pseudoaneurysm?
Adventitia
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?
Cerebral aneurysm
What is the main risk factor for developing a peripheral aneurysm?
Genetic conditions
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?
Endovascular repair
What are some potential risk factors for developing arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs)?
Male sex
Which of the following is a common risk factor for the development of an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)?
High blood pressure
What is the most common cause of a pseudoaneurysm?
Degradation of the elastic lamellae of the blood vessel
Which symptom is NOT commonly associated with an enlarging abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)?
Difficulty in swallowing
Which imaging technique is preferred for evaluating a ruptured cerebral aneurysm with symptoms and the risk of bleeding in the brain?
CT Scan
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?
Conservative management
What can happen if an arteriovenous fistula causes the heart to work harder to pump blood throughout the body?
Heart failure
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?
Catheter embolization
Which of the following is the most common cause of impetigo?
Staphylococcus aureus
What is the characteristic appearance of bullous impetigo?
Bullae
Which form of cellulitis is commonly referred to as erysipelas?
Superficial inflammation
Which organism is the most common cause of erysipelas in adults?
Streptococcus pyogenes
Which organism can rarely cause erysipelas?
Klebsiella pneumoniae
Which clinical feature is characteristic of erysipelas?
Raised, well-demarcated area of erythema
Which clinical feature is characteristic of cellulitis?
Rapidly spreading erythema and edema
Which of the following is a common risk factor for the development of cellulitis?
Recent hospitalization
What is the recommended oral therapy for nonpurulent, uncomplicated cellulitis?
Cephalexin 500 mg four times a day
Which of the following is a high-risk symptom for serious cellulitis infection?
Rapid progression
What is the drug of choice for the treatment of severe cellulitis suspected or confirmed to be caused by MRSA?
Vancomycin
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