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Question: What is the gold standard imaging modality for diagnosing deep
vein thrombosis (DVT)?
 a) Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
 b) Ultrasonography
 c) Computed tomography (CT) angiography
 d) Venography
 Answer: d) Venography
 Rationale: Venography is considered the gold standard for diagnosing
DVT as it directly visualizes the venous system using contrast media,
providing high diagnostic accuracy.
Question: Which of the following risk factors is not associated with the
development of peripheral arterial disease (PAD)?
 a) Hypertension
 b) Smoking
 c) Obesity
 d) Hypothyroidism
 Answer: d) Hypothyroidism
 Rationale: Although hypertension, smoking, and obesity are wellestablished risk factors for PAD, hypothyroidism is not commonly
associated with the development of this condition.
Question: A patient with chronic venous insufficiency is prescribed
compression therapy. Which of the following compression modalities is
contraindicated in this patient?
 a) Unna boot
 b) Compression stockings
 c) Intermittent pneumatic compression
 d) Non-elastic bandages
 Answer: a) Unna boot
 Rationale: Unna boot, which contains zinc oxide and calamine, is
contraindicated in patients with chronic venous insufficiency due to the
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