Which Are Necessary Steps in the Assessment of the Patient

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which are necessary steps in the assessment of the patient preparing for treatment of PVD with pentoxifylline (Trental) ? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Check for intolerance to caffeine.
• B) Obtain baseline data on pain that may be present.
• C) Obtain test results for PT and aPTT.
• D) Perform baseline gastrointestinal assessment to determine if the patient has nausea, vomiting, or dyspepsia.
• E) Ask specifically if the patient has any cardiac symptoms or dizziness.
• F) Schedule the patient for an exercise stress test.

---

Definitions:

Cash Payment

A transfer of cash from one party to another, often as payment for goods or services.

Bond Discount Amortization

This is the process of gradually expensing the difference between a bond's face value and its purchase price over its life, reflecting an increase in the bond's book value.

Straight-Line Amortization

A method of uniformly reducing the book value of an intangible asset over its useful life.

Interest Expense

The expenditure faced by a company for financing through borrowed resources during a defined time.