Which of the following tests should you order to confirm Mr. W's diagnosis?
a. Bone scan
b. Computed tomography (CT) scan
c. X-ray of the foot
d. Culture of the ulcer
ANS: C
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a. vegetations c. abscesses b. fibrinous plaques d. ulcerations
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A. Emergency surgery B. Aggressive blood pressure control C. Watch-and-wait approach D. Cardiology consult
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).