Which of the following statements regarding deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is the most appropriate?
A. Forty percent of DVT patients develop postthrombotic syndrome. B. The incidence of DVT decreases with age. C. People with diabetes have an increased risk for DVT because they have a protein C deficiency. D. Unopposed hormone therapy increases the risk of DVT. • Which of the following treatment options is now preferred for DVT? A. Unfractionated heparin B. Low-molecular-weight heparin C. Thrombolytic therapy D. Clopidogrel • Which of the following statements regarding peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is true? A. Diabetes is not a risk factor for PAD. B. Half of individuals with PAD in the United States are receiving treatment. C. PAD is associated with a slightly elevated risk for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. D. PAD is commonly found in the lower extremities and abdominal aorta. • Which of the following is the most appropriate statement regarding PAD symptoms? A. The most common leg symptom of PAD is critical leg ischemia. B. Pain only occurs in the lower leg. C. Intermit
