Infective Endocarditis Occurs in 2% to 9% of Patients Receiving

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Multiple Choice

Infective endocarditis occurs in 2% to 9% of patients receiving hemodialysis.The American Heart Association (AHA) 2003 guidelines include a recommendation for prophylactic antibiotics before invasive dental procedures are performed on patients with intravascular access devices to prevent endarteritis or infective endocarditis.

• A) Both statements are true.
• B) Both statements are false.
• C) The first statement is true, the second statement is false.
• D) The first statement is false, the second statement is true.

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Definitions:

Pertussis

Also known as whooping cough, a highly contagious respiratory tract infection characterized by severe coughing fits.

Arterial Blood Gases

A test that measures the levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide in arterial blood, used to assess lung function and acid-base balance.

Respiratory Acidosis

A medical condition characterized by decreased acidity in the blood and other body fluids due to the accumulation of carbon dioxide as a result of impaired lung function.

Metabolic Acidosis

A condition where the body produces excessive acid, or the kidneys are not removing enough acid from the body, leading to a decrease in blood pH.