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in what condition would digital clubbing most likely be seen? acute pericarditis hypertrophic cardiomyopathy congenital heart disease coronary artery disease question 40 (2 points) during percussion over the left anterior axillary line at the lowest interspace, you elicit a dull sound instead of tympany. what does this most likely suggest? normal finding splenomegaly ascites hepatomegaly
Digital clubbing is often associated with chronic hypoxemia. Congenital heart disease can lead to chronic hypoxemia, making digital clubbing more likely. For the second question, dull - ness on percussion in the left anterior axillary line at the lowest interspace instead of tympany is a sign of splenomegaly as the spleen is located in this area and an enlarged spleen will cause a change in percussion sound.
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First question: C. Congenital heart disease
Second question: B. Splenomegaly