Course 2: Pathophysiology Risk Factors

Question 1

Myocardial Infarction (MI) STEMI/non-STEMI: Risk Factors? (6)

Answer 1

CAD, HTN, HLD, DM, Smoker, FHx of CAD

Question 2

Atrial Fibrillation (A-Fib): Risk Factors? (2)

Answer 2

Paroxysmal A-Fib, Chronic A-Fib

Question 3

Pulmonary Embolism (PE): Risk Factors? (10)

Answer 3

Known DVT, PMHx of DVT or PE, FHx, recent surgery, cancer, A-Fib, immobility, pregnancy, BCP (birth control pills), smoking

Question 4

Pneumonia (PNA): Risk factors? (4)

Answer 4

Elderly, bedridden, recent chest injury, recent surgery

Question 5

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): Risk Factors?

Answer 5

Smoking

Question 6

Ischemic CVA: Risk Factors? (7)

Answer 6

HTN, HLD, DM, Hx TIA/CVA, Smoking, FHx CVA, AFIB

Question 7

Altered Mental Status (AMS): Risk Factors? (5)

Answer 7

Diabetic, Elderly, Demented, EtOH use, drug use

Question 8

Small Bowel Obstruction (SBO): Risk Factors? (4)

Answer 8

Elderly, infants, abdominal surgery, narcotic pain meds

Question 9

Diverticulitis: Risk Factors? (2)

Answer 9

Diverticulosis, advanced age

Question 10

Pancreatitis: Risk factors? (3)

Answer 10

EtOH abuse, cholecystitis, specific medications

Question 11

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI): Risk Factors?

Answer 11

Female

Question 12

Ectopic Pregnancy: Risk Factors? (2)

Answer 12

Pregnant female (HCG positive), STD (PID)

Question 13

Epistaxis (Nosebleed): Risk Factors?

Answer 13

Blood thinners (Coumadin/Warfarin, ASA, Plavix) or HTN

Question 14

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT): Risk Factors? (11)

Answer 14

PMHx of DVT or PE, FHx, Recent surgery, cancer, immobility, pregnancy, BCP, Smoking, LE, Trauma, LE Casts

Question 15

Allergic Reaction: Risk Factors?

Answer 15

Known drug or food allergy

Question 16

Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA): Risk Factors?

Answer 16

DM