30. Cardio Path-6

Question 1

A man is rushed to the ER because he was found by strangers fainted in the middle of a field and was not able to russitated. X-ray shows fluid accumulation so it is drained and it is found to be a serosanguineous fluid. What could have been the possible cause of this fluid build up it the pericardium?

A. Lymphatic obstruction 
B.Hypoalbuminemia 
C. CHF
D. Ruptured aortic dissection 
E. Trauma

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Answer 1

ANS. E Trauma- serosanguineous fluid is due to trauma or malignancy

A. Lymphatic obstruction- would make a chylous fluid

B & C. Hypoalbuminemia & CHF- would give a Serous fluid

D. Ruptured aortic dissection- would give blood (Cardiac Tamponade)

Question 2

Which of these is not a risk factor for Atherosclerosis?

A. Type A personality 
B. Chlamydia pneumoniae  
C. C- reactive protein 
D. Small stature 
E.Post menopausal estrogen deficiency 

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Answer 2

Ans. D Small stature- has not been shown to be a factor of Atherosclerosis