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1
Q

localized heat and erythema

A

superficial

2
Q

sudden onset of pain

A

both

3
Q

pain or tenderness, especially while walking

A

deep

4
Q

edema distal to occlusion

A

deep

5
Q

treat with elevation, warm compress, NSAIDs

A

superficial

6
Q

treat with bedrest, anticoagulants, slowly reintroduce walking

A

deep

7
Q

evaluate with ultrasound, D dimer, venography

A

deep

8
Q

no diagnostics needed

A

superficial

9
Q

D/c oral contraceptives

A

says superficial,

but I think deep too