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WorksheetsQuiz on Edema from Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is edema primarily characterized by?
Excessive sweating
Decreased heart rate
Increased blood pressure in arteries
Abnormal accumulation of fluid in the interstitial space
Which condition is associated with increased capillary hydrostatic pressure?
Heart failure
Hypoalbuminemia
Lymphedema
Cirrhosis
What causes decreased plasma oncotic pressure?
Increased capillary permeability
Hypoalbuminemia
High albumin levels
Lymphatic obstruction
Which type of edema affects the entire body?
Cerebral edema
Localized edema
Generalized edema
Pulmonary edema
What is a common cause of pulmonary edema?
Left-sided heart failure
Deep vein thrombosis
Liver cirrhosis
Nephrotic syndrome
Which diagnostic test is used to assess heart function?
Chest X-ray
Echocardiography
Liver function tests
Urinalysis
What is the mainstay treatment for edema due to heart failure?
Albumin infusion
Diuretics
Anticoagulation
Compression therapy
Which diuretic is effective for severe edema?
Loop diuretics
Vasodilators
Thiazide diuretics
Aldosterone antagonists
What symptom is associated with cerebral edema?
Dyspnea
Frothy sputum
Headache
Pitting edema
What dietary change can help reduce fluid retention in edema?
Increased fat intake
Increased protein intake
Sodium restriction
High carbohydrate diet
