APEA Predictor Exam For Nurse Practitioners

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A 35-year-old female presents with sudden-onset dyspnea, pleuritic chest pain, and leg swelling after a 12-hour flight. D-dimer is elevated. What is the most appropriate next diagnostic step?

Chest X-ray alone to rule out pneumonia CT pulmonary angiography (CTPA) to confirm or exclude pulmonary embolism Echocardiogram as the initial definitive test Arterial blood gas only

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CT pulmonary angiography (CTPA) to confirm or exclude pulmonary embolism

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