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Which molecule expression is associated with varicose veins?
Which molecule expression is associated with varicose veins?
- VCAM-1
- PECAM-1
- L-selectin
- ICAM-1 (correct)
What is the most common complication of varicose veins?
What is the most common complication of varicose veins?
- Arterial insufficiency
- Venous thrombosis
- Phlebitis
- Oedema (correct)
Which vein is the longest in the body?
Which vein is the longest in the body?
- Short saphenous vein
- Femoral vein
- Popliteal vein
- Long saphenous vein (correct)
Which one of these is a complication of varicose veins?
Which one of these is a complication of varicose veins?
Which one of these is a risk factor for DVT?
Which one of these is a risk factor for DVT?
Which one of these is a classic symptom of DVT?
Which one of these is a classic symptom of DVT?
Which one of these is a nonspecific sign of DVT?
Which one of these is a nonspecific sign of DVT?
Which of the following is a main site of superficial to deep venous communication in the lower limb?
Which of the following is a main site of superficial to deep venous communication in the lower limb?
What is the function of the competent veno-muscular pump in the lower limb?
What is the function of the competent veno-muscular pump in the lower limb?
What is the classification system used to categorize the severity of varicose veins?
What is the classification system used to categorize the severity of varicose veins?
What is the main cause of impaired venous return in chronic venous insufficiency (CVI)?
What is the main cause of impaired venous return in chronic venous insufficiency (CVI)?
Which test is used to assess sapheno-femoral incompetence?
Which test is used to assess sapheno-femoral incompetence?
What is the main aim of investigations in venous disease?
What is the main aim of investigations in venous disease?
Which procedure is used to treat sapheno-femoral incompetence?
Which procedure is used to treat sapheno-femoral incompetence?
What is the recommended treatment for recurrent varicose veins?
What is the recommended treatment for recurrent varicose veins?
Which one of these is a characteristic finding of superficial thrombophlebitis?
Which one of these is a characteristic finding of superficial thrombophlebitis?
Which one of these is a common complication of deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
Which one of these is a common complication of deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
Which one of these is a risk factor for pulmonary embolism (PE)?
Which one of these is a risk factor for pulmonary embolism (PE)?
Which one of these is a treatment objective for deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
Which one of these is a treatment objective for deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
What is the main cause of venous thrombosis in varicose veins?
What is the main cause of venous thrombosis in varicose veins?
Which vein terminates above the popliteal fossa?
Which vein terminates above the popliteal fossa?
Where do the superficial veins lie in the lower limb?
Where do the superficial veins lie in the lower limb?
Which one of these is a risk factor for deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
Which one of these is a risk factor for deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
Which one of these is NOT a classic symptom of DVT?
Which one of these is NOT a classic symptom of DVT?
Which one of these is a potential complication of venous ulcers?
Which one of these is a potential complication of venous ulcers?
Which one of these is a characteristic finding of superficial thrombophlebitis?
Which one of these is a characteristic finding of superficial thrombophlebitis?
Which one of these is a common symptom of chronic venous insufficiency (CVI)?
Which one of these is a common symptom of chronic venous insufficiency (CVI)?
Which one of these is a characteristic finding of varicose veins?
Which one of these is a characteristic finding of varicose veins?
Which one of these is a primary cause of chronic venous insufficiency (CVI)?
Which one of these is a primary cause of chronic venous insufficiency (CVI)?
Which one of these is a classification stage of varicose veins according to the CEAP system?
Which one of these is a classification stage of varicose veins according to the CEAP system?
Which one of these is NOT a method used to identify venous reflux in the clinical examination?
Which one of these is NOT a method used to identify venous reflux in the clinical examination?
Which one of these is a method used to confirm deep venous patency?
Which one of these is a method used to confirm deep venous patency?
Which one of these is NOT a management option for primary varicose veins affecting the long saphenous system?
Which one of these is NOT a management option for primary varicose veins affecting the long saphenous system?
Which one of these is NOT a characteristic of surgery for varicose veins affecting the long saphenous system?
Which one of these is NOT a characteristic of surgery for varicose veins affecting the long saphenous system?
Which one of these is a characteristic finding of superficial thrombophlebitis?
Which one of these is a characteristic finding of superficial thrombophlebitis?
Which one of these is a risk factor for DVT?
Which one of these is a risk factor for DVT?
Which one of these is a treatment objective for deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
Which one of these is a treatment objective for deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
Which one of these is a common complication of deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
Which one of these is a common complication of deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
Which one of these is a common symptom of pulmonary embolism (PE)?
Which one of these is a common symptom of pulmonary embolism (PE)?
Which one of these is a common sign of pulmonary embolism (PE)?
Which one of these is a common sign of pulmonary embolism (PE)?
Which one of these is a common symptom of deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
Which one of these is a common symptom of deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
Which symptom is most commonly associated with pulmonary embolism in patients without preexisting cardiopulmonary disease?
Which symptom is most commonly associated with pulmonary embolism in patients without preexisting cardiopulmonary disease?
Which sign is most commonly associated with pulmonary embolism in patients without preexisting cardiopulmonary disease?
Which sign is most commonly associated with pulmonary embolism in patients without preexisting cardiopulmonary disease?
What is the most common symptom or sign of lower extremity deep venous thrombosis (DVT) in patients with pulmonary embolism?
What is the most common symptom or sign of lower extremity deep venous thrombosis (DVT) in patients with pulmonary embolism?
Which one of these is a common symptom of pulmonary embolism (PE) in patients without preexisting cardiopulmonary disease?
Which one of these is a common symptom of pulmonary embolism (PE) in patients without preexisting cardiopulmonary disease?
Which one of these is a common sign of pulmonary embolism (PE) in patients without preexisting cardiopulmonary disease?
Which one of these is a common sign of pulmonary embolism (PE) in patients without preexisting cardiopulmonary disease?
What is the most common symptom of lower extremity deep venous thrombosis (DVT) in patients with pulmonary embolism?
What is the most common symptom of lower extremity deep venous thrombosis (DVT) in patients with pulmonary embolism?
Which symptom is most commonly reported by patients with pulmonary embolism (PE) who do not have preexisting cardiopulmonary disease?
Which symptom is most commonly reported by patients with pulmonary embolism (PE) who do not have preexisting cardiopulmonary disease?
Which sign is most commonly found in patients with pulmonary embolism (PE)?
Which sign is most commonly found in patients with pulmonary embolism (PE)?
What is the role of arterial blood gas (ABG) measurements in diagnosing PE?
What is the role of arterial blood gas (ABG) measurements in diagnosing PE?
Which one of these is a common complication of varicose veins?
Which one of these is a common complication of varicose veins?
Which one of these is a characteristic finding of superficial thrombophlebitis?
Which one of these is a characteristic finding of superficial thrombophlebitis?
Which one of these is a primary cause of chronic venous insufficiency (CVI)?
Which one of these is a primary cause of chronic venous insufficiency (CVI)?
Which symptom is most commonly associated with pulmonary embolism in patients without preexisting cardiopulmonary disease?
Which symptom is most commonly associated with pulmonary embolism in patients without preexisting cardiopulmonary disease?
What is the most common symptom of lower extremity deep venous thrombosis (DVT) in patients with pulmonary embolism?
What is the most common symptom of lower extremity deep venous thrombosis (DVT) in patients with pulmonary embolism?
Which one of these is a nonspecific sign of DVT?
Which one of these is a nonspecific sign of DVT?
Which one of these is a risk factor for deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
Which one of these is a risk factor for deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
Which one of these is a common symptom of pulmonary embolism (PE)?
Which one of these is a common symptom of pulmonary embolism (PE)?
Which one of these is a characteristic finding of varicose veins?
Which one of these is a characteristic finding of varicose veins?
Which one of these is a common complication of deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
Which one of these is a common complication of deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
Which one of these is a common symptom of superficial thrombophlebitis?
Which one of these is a common symptom of superficial thrombophlebitis?
Which one of these is NOT a risk factor for deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
Which one of these is NOT a risk factor for deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
Which one of these is a treatment objective for deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
Which one of these is a treatment objective for deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
Which one of these is a common complication of varicose veins?
Which one of these is a common complication of varicose veins?
Which one of these is a treatment option for varicose veins affecting the long saphenous system?
Which one of these is a treatment option for varicose veins affecting the long saphenous system?
For each of the patients described below, select the most likely intervention from the list of options above. Each option may be used once, more than once, or not at all.
A 54-year-old man with varicose veins and bleeding varicose ulcer
For each of the patients described below, select the most likely intervention from the list of options above. Each option may be used once, more than once, or not at all.
A 54-year-old man with varicose veins and bleeding varicose ulcer
For each of the patients described below, select the most likely intervention from the list of options above. Each option may be used once, more than once, or not at all.
A 30-year-old woman with varicose veins and an acute episode of thrombophlebitis
For each of the patients described below, select the most likely intervention from the list of options above. Each option may be used once, more than once, or not at all.
A 30-year-old woman with varicose veins and an acute episode of thrombophlebitis
For each of the patients described below, select the most likely intervention from the list of options above. Each option may be used once, more than once, or not at all.
A 45-year-old woman with varicose veins and a swollen leg
For each of the patients described below, select the most likely intervention from the list of options above. Each option may be used once, more than once, or not at all.
A 45-year-old woman with varicose veins and a swollen leg
Which one of these is a characteristic finding of chronic venous insufficiency (CVI)?
Which one of these is a characteristic finding of chronic venous insufficiency (CVI)?
Which one of these is a risk factor for varicose veins?
Which one of these is a risk factor for varicose veins?
Which one of these is a main site of superficial to deep venous communication in the lower limb?
Which one of these is a main site of superficial to deep venous communication in the lower limb?
Which one of these is a classification stage of varicose veins according to the CEAP system?
Which one of these is a classification stage of varicose veins according to the CEAP system?