The nurse understands that which statement refers to obstructive peripheral vascular disease (PVD)?
a. It is best treated with nicotinic acid derivatives.
b. It is also known as Raynaud's phenomenon.
c. It is not responsive to the action of peripheral vasodilators.
d. It can usually be controlled by the use of papaverine.
ANS: C
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A Incorrect: This is not a true statement about obstructive PVD.
B Incorrect: This is not a true statement about obstructive PVD.
C Correct: This is a true statement about obstructive PVD.
D Incorrect: This is not a true statement about obstructive PVD.
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