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GENETIC SUSCEPTIBILITY TO VTE (PAGE 20)
1. A type of anemia that is a risk factor for venous thromboembolism (VTE) is
a. Iron deficiency
b. Sickle cell
c. ß-thalassemia
d. Sideroblastic
2. A diagnosis of VTE is confirmed by
a. Doppler ultrasonography
b. D-dimer concentration
c. Venography
d. MRI
3. Hyperhomocysteinemia is associated with the use of
a. Alpha-blockers
b. Statins
c. Antifolates
d. Benzodiazepines
4. The prevalence of factor V Leiden is highest among
a. Hispanics
b. US Whites
c. Asians
d. African-Americans
5. An antithrombin deficiency is suggested by a lack of response to
a. Clopidogrel
b. Warfarin
c. Vitamin K
d. Heparin
6. The presence of lupus anticoagulant may cause prolongation of
a. Partial thromboplastin time
b. Prothrombin time
c. Thrombin clotting time
d. Bleeding time
LEAD POISONING PREVENTION (PAGE 40)
7. Lead-based paint was banned beginning in
a. 1973
b. 1978
c. 1983
d. 1988
8. Currently, average blood lead levels (BLL) range from
a. 0.5-1 g/dL
b. 1-2 g/dL
c. 2-4 g/dL
d. 4-6 g/dL
9. Among children aged 1 to 5 years, the highest prevalence of elevated BLL is in
a. non-Hispanic blacks
b. Hispanics
c. Asians
d. Whites
10. Exposure to environmental lead is a risk factor in children for
a. Autism
b. Depression
c. Anorexia
d. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
11. Which of the following remains intact despite chronic lead exposure?
a. Muscle tone
b. Tendon reflexes
c. Sensory function
d. Level of consciousness
12. Children with a BLL higher than 45 g/dL should be treated with
a. Dimercaprol
b. Succimer
c. Nitrilotriacetic acid
d. Desferoxamine