An 80-year-old female is in the hospital for a bone fracture.While there she develops a large,nonlethal pulmonary embolus.Which of the following is a direct result of the obstruction to pulmonary blood flow?
A) Pulmonary hypertension
B) Systemic hypertension
C) Pulmonary edema
D) Risk of cerebral emboli

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Significant obstruction of the pulmonary vasculature leads to increased pulmonary artery pressures (pulmonary hypertension).
The pressure is in the pulmonary bed; it is not systemic.
Pulmonary edema occurs secondary to heart failure.
Pulmonary emboli obstruct blood flow in the pulmonary vasculature,they do not increase the risk of cerebral emboli.

An 80-Year-Old Female Is in the Hospital for a Bone