A 32-year-old woman who takes oral contraceptives is to undergo surgery and as a result will be on bed rest for 48 hours. The patient may be at an increased risk of developing:
A) Deep vein thrombosis
B) Intermittent claudication
C) Raynaud's disease
D) Thoracic aneurysm
Ans: A
Feedback: Oral contraceptive use increases blood coagulability; with bed rest, the patient may be at increased risk of developing deep vein thrombosis.
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