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Factors predisposing to deep vein thrombosis include
A Prolonged anesthesia
B Pelvic surgery
C Early ambulation
D Sling compression bandage over the calf
E Clopidogrel
Factors increasing the risk of deep vein thrombosis are
A Varicose veins
B Oral contraceptive pills
C Sickle cell anemia
D Elevated protein S
E Aspirin
Signs of deep vein thrombosis are
A Leg swelling
B Non- pitting edema
C Tenderness along deep vein
D High fever
E Impaired sensation
Deep vein thrombosis can be diagnosed by
A Duplex scan
B Phlebography
C Local plain X-ray
D VQ scan
E Thrombography
Deep vein thrombosis in pregnancy is
A More common is older women
B Treated with intravenous heparin
C Treated with warfarin towers term
D Investigated by venography
E Often asymptomatic
Deep venous thrombosis in lower limbs
A Can develop as a complication of varicose vein
B Conservative treatment is the choice
C Can develop after long journey
D Anticoagulant therapy is not always required
E May produce swelling of the face
Deep venous thrombosis is commonly treated by
A Intravenous and oral anticoagulants
B Antiplatelets
C Surgery alone
D Only oral anticoagulants
E Only sub-cutaneous anticoagulants
Predisposing factor/s of venous thrombosis is/are
A Nephrotic syndrome
B Oral contraceptive pill
C Cytarabine
D Dialysis
E Essential thrombocythaemia
In venous thrombosis, thrombi are
A Almost occlusive
B Attached to the vessel wall
C Rich in platelets
D Common in periprostatic plexus
E Devoid of lines of Zahn
Abnormalities that lead to thrombosis are
A Endothelial damage
B Hypercholesterolemia
C Antithrombin III deficiency
D Thrombocytopenia
E Over expression of protein C

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