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Fat emboli are caused by cholesterol or fatty substances that may clog the arteries when sugary foods are consumed more.
Fat emboli are caused by cholesterol or fatty substances that may clog the arteries when sugary foods are consumed more.
False
Air emboli usually come from intravenous devices.
Air emboli usually come from intravenous devices.
True
Septic emboli originate from a bacterial invasion of the thrombus.
Septic emboli originate from a bacterial invasion of the thrombus.
True
Amniotic fluid emboli are caused by amniotic fluid that has leaked towards the veins.
Amniotic fluid emboli are caused by amniotic fluid that has leaked towards the veins.
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When a thrombus partially obstructs the pulmonary artery, gas exchange is impaired.
When a thrombus partially obstructs the pulmonary artery, gas exchange is impaired.
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Patient education instructions are provided to help prevent recurrences and side effects of treatment.
Patient education instructions are provided to help prevent recurrences and side effects of treatment.
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PE can present with features like pleuritic chest pain, hemoptysis, shortness of breath, and collapse.
PE can present with features like pleuritic chest pain, hemoptysis, shortness of breath, and collapse.
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Risk factors for PE include heart rate <100 beats per minute.
Risk factors for PE include heart rate <100 beats per minute.
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Possible differential diagnoses for PE include myocardial infarction, pneumonia, pneumothorax, and COPD exacerbation.
Possible differential diagnoses for PE include myocardial infarction, pneumonia, pneumothorax, and COPD exacerbation.
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PE may be caused by amniotic fluid emboli.
PE may be caused by amniotic fluid emboli.
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When the workload of the left ventricle exceeds the limit, failure may occur.
When the workload of the left ventricle exceeds the limit, failure may occur.
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The intensity of dyspnea is independent of the extent of embolization.
The intensity of dyspnea is independent of the extent of embolization.
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Chest pain associated with embolization is gradual in onset.
Chest pain associated with embolization is gradual in onset.
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Tachycardia occurs in embolization because the left ventricle catches up with its workload.
Tachycardia occurs in embolization because the left ventricle catches up with its workload.
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Tachypnea is the most frequent sign in cases of embolization.
Tachypnea is the most frequent sign in cases of embolization.
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What is the main cause of pulmonary embolism in the majority of cases?
What is the main cause of pulmonary embolism in the majority of cases?
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Which type of emboli is characterized by cholesterol or fatty substances that may clog the arteries?
Which type of emboli is characterized by cholesterol or fatty substances that may clog the arteries?
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Where do amniotic fluid emboli typically originate from?
Where do amniotic fluid emboli typically originate from?
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From where do septic emboli primarily originate?
From where do septic emboli primarily originate?
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Which of the following substances causes constriction of blood vessels in the area surrounding a clot in the context of pulmonary embolism pathophysiology?
Which of the following substances causes constriction of blood vessels in the area surrounding a clot in the context of pulmonary embolism pathophysiology?
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What is a common cause of septic emboli?
What is a common cause of septic emboli?
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Which substance is primarily responsible for causing fat emboli?
Which substance is primarily responsible for causing fat emboli?
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Where do air emboli usually originate from?
Where do air emboli usually originate from?
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What is the main cause of amniotic fluid emboli?
What is the main cause of amniotic fluid emboli?
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What is the primary reason for tachycardia in cases of embolization?
What is the primary reason for tachycardia in cases of embolization?
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What is the main cause of fat emboli?
What is the main cause of fat emboli?
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Which statement is true regarding septic emboli?
Which statement is true regarding septic emboli?
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Air emboli typically originate from which source?
Air emboli typically originate from which source?
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What is the cause of amniotic fluid emboli?
What is the cause of amniotic fluid emboli?
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Which option correctly describes the pathophysiology of fat emboli?
Which option correctly describes the pathophysiology of fat emboli?
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In the context of pulmonary embolism, what is the primary cause of septic emboli?
In the context of pulmonary embolism, what is the primary cause of septic emboli?
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What is the primary substance that causes fat emboli in the arteries?
What is the primary substance that causes fat emboli in the arteries?
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Where do air emboli usually originate from in the context of pulmonary embolism?
Where do air emboli usually originate from in the context of pulmonary embolism?
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The pathophysiology of fat emboli involves the clogging of arteries by which substance?
The pathophysiology of fat emboli involves the clogging of arteries by which substance?
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What is the main cause of amniotic fluid emboli in the context of pulmonary embolism?
What is the main cause of amniotic fluid emboli in the context of pulmonary embolism?
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What is a distinguishing feature of septic emboli compared to other types of emboli?
What is a distinguishing feature of septic emboli compared to other types of emboli?
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How do fat emboli differ from air emboli?
How do fat emboli differ from air emboli?
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From where do air emboli usually originate?
From where do air emboli usually originate?
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What is the primary cause of amniotic fluid emboli?
What is the primary cause of amniotic fluid emboli?
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Which substance is primarily responsible for causing fat emboli?
Which substance is primarily responsible for causing fat emboli?
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Which of the following interventions is commonly used in the medical management of septic emboli?
Which of the following interventions is commonly used in the medical management of septic emboli?
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What is a distinguishing feature of fat emboli that sets them apart from other types of emboli?
What is a distinguishing feature of fat emboli that sets them apart from other types of emboli?
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In the context of embolization, where do air emboli usually originate from?
In the context of embolization, where do air emboli usually originate from?
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What is a significant characteristic of amniotic fluid emboli that distinguishes them from other types of emboli?
What is a significant characteristic of amniotic fluid emboli that distinguishes them from other types of emboli?
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What is the key pathophysiological factor that impairs gas exchange when a thrombus partially obstructs the pulmonary artery?
What is the key pathophysiological factor that impairs gas exchange when a thrombus partially obstructs the pulmonary artery?
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