Question

tara is a 18 y/o female who has just been started been started on birth control pills (bcps). the np is educating tara on danger signs that could lead to a thromboembolic event. which of the following are indications of such an event: a. chest pain b. shortness of breath c. increase in headaches d. visual changes e. all the above f. a, b, & r only

Explanation:

• Chest pain (A) can indicate a thromboembolic event like a pulmonary embolism affecting the chest area.
• Shortness of breath (B) is a common symptom as the thrombus can impede blood flow and oxygenation in the lungs.
• Increase in headaches (C) is more related to other side - effects of birth control pills like hormonal changes rather than a direct thromboembolic sign.
• Visual changes (D) are often associated with neurological or ophthalmological issues not typically thromboembolic.

Answer:

F. A, B & R only (assuming R is a typo and should be no other relevant option, but if we consider the options as presented, the correct ones are A. Chest pain and B. Shortness of breath. If there was a mis - label and F was supposed to be A and B only)