AVP Hormone Treatment Questions

What is the main finding of the Penn Medicine study on AVP hormone treatment?

• AVP increases the need for blood products.

• AVP has no effect on blood loss in trauma patients.

• AVP increases the rate of complications.

• AVP reduces the need for stabilizing blood products by half.

What is the full form of AVP as mentioned in the study?

• Acetyl Vasopressin

• Amino Vasopressin

• Adenosine Vasopressin

• Arginine Vasopressin

What was the average amount of blood products received by the AVP group?

• 0.9 liters

• 3.5 liters

• 1.4 liters

• 2.9 liters

What was the rate of deep-vein thrombosis in the AVP group?

• 34%

• 11%

• 25%

• 50%

How many patients were involved in the Penn Medicine AVP study?

• 150

• 200

• 50

• 100

What is the primary function of AVP in the body?

• Enhances oxygen absorption

• Increases blood sugar levels

• Decreases heart rate

• Constricts blood vessels to increase blood pressure

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

What percentage of the study's patients were male?

• 80%

• 93%

• 70%

• 50%

What is the leading cause of death in the United States for people younger than 45?

• Heart disease

• Cancer

• Unintentional traumatic injuries

• Diabetes

Who provided support for the AVP study?

• World Health Organization

• National Trauma Institute and the U.S. Department of the Army

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

• American Heart Association

What is a potential benefit of AVP treatment according to the study?

• Decreases the effectiveness of other treatments

• Increases the risk of infection

• Reduces the amount of blood needed for life-threatening injuries

• Increases hospital stay duration