Most common cause of pulmonary embolism ?

Related Mcqs:

1. The most common site of origin for venous thrombi leading to pulmonary embolism is_____________?

   A. Ascending oaorta B. Portal vein C. Deep leg veins D. Right atrium...

2. What is common between systemic and pulmonary circulation is_____________?

   A. Volume of the circulation per minute B. Peripheral vascular resistance C. Pulse Pressure D. Total Capacity...

3. The type of embolism seen in fractures of long bones_____________?

   A. Thrombo embolism B. Air embolism C. Fat embolism D. Amniotic fluid embolism...

4. Which of the following statements about pulmonary surfactant is false ?

   A. It is secreted by Type II pneumocytes B. It contains lecithin and sphingomyelin C. It increases surface tension D. It prevents collapse of smaller alveoli...

5. A 50 year old female with end stage renal disease (ESRD) develops pulmonary tuberculosis. Which one of the following drugs should be used in a reduced dose ?

   A. Rifampicin B. Isoniazide C. Pyrazamide D. Ethambutol...

6. The common cause of sudden death in myocardial infarction is____________?

   A. Pulmonary embolism B. Arrhythmias C. Congestive heart failure D. None of the above...

7. The most common cause of antibiotic – related diarrhea is____________?

   A. H.pylori B. C.difficile C. K.pneumoniae D. Shigella...

8. The most common cause of TMJ ankylosis is______________?

   A. Trauma B. Osteoarthritis C. Childhood illness D. Rheumatoid arthritis...

9. Which of the following is most common location of intracranial neurocysticercoses ?

   A. Brain parenchyma B. Spinal card C. Basal cisternae D. Medulla oblongata...

10. All of the following events are common to primary and secondary wound healing except_____________?

    A. Formation of blood clot B. Inflammatory response C. Epithelial changes D. Wound contraction...