An Ultrasound Procedure That Evaluates Blood Flow in an Effort

question 100

Multiple Choice

An ultrasound procedure that evaluates blood flow in an effort to determine the cause of a localized reduction in blood flow is:

• A) Doppler sonography.
• B) positron emission tomography.
• C) myocardial radionuclide perfusion scan.
• D) angioscopy.

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Definitions:

Coumadin Overdose

An excessive intake of Coumadin (Warfarin), a blood thinner, leading to a high risk of bleeding and requiring immediate medical attention.

INR

International Normalized Ratio, a calculation based on prothrombin time to monitor patients on anticoagulant therapy.

Vitamin K

A fat-soluble vitamin that plays a key role in blood clotting and bone metabolism.

DA Equation

A mathematical equation or formulation that follows specific rules or styles, possibly differentiated algebraically or in the context of differential analyses.