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Which of the following is a possible cause of a chronic cough in children?
Which of the following is a possible cause of a chronic cough in children?
- Pertussis
- Viral URI
- Acid reflux
- Post-infectious cough (correct)
Which of the following is a symptom of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?
Which of the following is a symptom of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?
- Chest pain
- Hoarseness
- Productive cough (correct)
- Weight loss
What is the etiology of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?
What is the etiology of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?
- Overeating
- Foreign body
- Smoking
- Increased stomach acidity (correct)
Which of the following is a possible cause of an acute cough?
Which of the following is a possible cause of an acute cough?
What is the anatomy of the chest and thorax that corresponds to the thoracentesis landmark?
What is the anatomy of the chest and thorax that corresponds to the thoracentesis landmark?
Which of the following is a symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?
Which of the following is a symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?
Which of the following is a symptom experienced by the patient in the text?
Which of the following is a symptom experienced by the patient in the text?
What is the purpose of a cough?
What is the purpose of a cough?
What did the doctor diagnose the patient with last year?
What did the doctor diagnose the patient with last year?
Which of the following symptoms is NOT mentioned by the patient?
Which of the following symptoms is NOT mentioned by the patient?
What can prolonged, vigorous coughing cause?
What can prolonged, vigorous coughing cause?
What happens when an irritant stimulates nerves in the throat or airways?
What happens when an irritant stimulates nerves in the throat or airways?
Which condition is characterized by inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes and typically causes bronchospasm and coughing?
Which condition is characterized by inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes and typically causes bronchospasm and coughing?
Which condition is characterized by the filling of air sacs in the lungs with pus, resulting in solidification of the lungs?
Which condition is characterized by the filling of air sacs in the lungs with pus, resulting in solidification of the lungs?
Which condition is a reversible respiratory condition involving bronchial hyperresponsiveness, inflammatory mediators, increased airway secretions, and bronchoconstriction?
Which condition is a reversible respiratory condition involving bronchial hyperresponsiveness, inflammatory mediators, increased airway secretions, and bronchoconstriction?
Which symptom is NOT commonly associated with bronchitis?
Which symptom is NOT commonly associated with bronchitis?
Which symptom is commonly associated with pneumonia?
Which symptom is commonly associated with pneumonia?
Which lung sound is characterized by intermittent, non-musical crackling sounds that do not clear with coughing?
Which lung sound is characterized by intermittent, non-musical crackling sounds that do not clear with coughing?
Which lung sound is characterized by squeaking or grating sounds of the pleural linings rubbing together?
Which lung sound is characterized by squeaking or grating sounds of the pleural linings rubbing together?
Which condition is the result of repeated exposure of the esophagus to stomach acid and is diagnosed in people with long-term GERD?
Which condition is the result of repeated exposure of the esophagus to stomach acid and is diagnosed in people with long-term GERD?
Which symptom did Mr. Wright experience before his fall?
Which symptom did Mr. Wright experience before his fall?
What is Mr. Wright's age?
What is Mr. Wright's age?
Which condition is poorly controlled in Mr. Wright?
Which condition is poorly controlled in Mr. Wright?
What is Mr. Wright's concern regarding his fall?
What is Mr. Wright's concern regarding his fall?
Which of the following is NOT a possible cause of seizures in infants?
Which of the following is NOT a possible cause of seizures in infants?
What is the most common cause of seizures in adults?
What is the most common cause of seizures in adults?
Which of the following is a risk factor for developing pulmonary embolism?
Which of the following is a risk factor for developing pulmonary embolism?
What is the most common cause of pulmonary embolism?
What is the most common cause of pulmonary embolism?
Which of the following is a precipitating factor for seizures?
Which of the following is a precipitating factor for seizures?
Which type of seizure affects a single area of the brain?
Which type of seizure affects a single area of the brain?
Which type of seizure can be mistaken for fainting?
Which type of seizure can be mistaken for fainting?
What diagnostic testing can be done to evaluate seizures?
What diagnostic testing can be done to evaluate seizures?
Which of the following is a possible cause of collapse?
Which of the following is a possible cause of collapse?
What is the most common cause of syncope?
What is the most common cause of syncope?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of syncope?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of syncope?
What should be done if someone is observed in a state of syncope?
What should be done if someone is observed in a state of syncope?
Which of the following is a symptom of vasovagal syncope?
Which of the following is a symptom of vasovagal syncope?
What is the most common cause of syncope?
What is the most common cause of syncope?
Which of the following is NOT a precipitating factor for vasovagal syncope?
Which of the following is NOT a precipitating factor for vasovagal syncope?
What is the etiology of cerebrovascular accidents (CVAs)?
What is the etiology of cerebrovascular accidents (CVAs)?
Which of the following symptoms did Mr. Wright experience before his fall?
Which of the following symptoms did Mr. Wright experience before his fall?
What is the most likely cause of Mr. Wright's fall?
What is the most likely cause of Mr. Wright's fall?
Which condition is poorly controlled in Mr. Wright?
Which condition is poorly controlled in Mr. Wright?
What is Mr. Wright's concern regarding his fall?
What is Mr. Wright's concern regarding his fall?
Which of the following is a common trigger for vasovagal syncope?
Which of the following is a common trigger for vasovagal syncope?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of syncope?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of syncope?
Which of the following is a possible cause of collapse?
Which of the following is a possible cause of collapse?
Which of the following is a symptom of seizures?
Which of the following is a symptom of seizures?
Which of the following is a possible precipitating factor for seizures?
Which of the following is a possible precipitating factor for seizures?
What is the purpose of an electroencephalogram (EEG)?
What is the purpose of an electroencephalogram (EEG)?
Which type of seizure is characterized by a blank stare and no postictal confusion?
Which type of seizure is characterized by a blank stare and no postictal confusion?
What can prolonged, vigorous coughing cause?
What can prolonged, vigorous coughing cause?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for developing pulmonary embolism?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for developing pulmonary embolism?
Which of the following is a common cause of seizures in infants?
Which of the following is a common cause of seizures in infants?
Which of the following is a symptom commonly associated with syncope?
Which of the following is a symptom commonly associated with syncope?
Which of the following is a symptom NOT commonly associated with seizures?
Which of the following is a symptom NOT commonly associated with seizures?
Which of the following is a possible cause of vasovagal syncope?
Which of the following is a possible cause of vasovagal syncope?
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of cerebrovascular accident (CVA)?
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of cerebrovascular accident (CVA)?
Which of the following is a risk factor for developing a stroke?
Which of the following is a risk factor for developing a stroke?
What is the most common cause of cardiac syncope?
What is the most common cause of cardiac syncope?
