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