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Diagnosing and Managing Symptoms in a 23-Year-Old Male
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Diagnosing and Managing Symptoms in a 23-Year-Old Male

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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)?

  • Chest pain
  • Hoarseness
  • Productive cough (correct)
  • Weight loss

    • 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?

    <p>Post-infectious cough</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the anatomy of the chest and thorax that corresponds to the thoracentesis landmark?

    <p>Interspace T7-8</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?

    <p>Chest pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a symptom experienced by the patient in the text?

    <p>Urinary incontinence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a cough?

    <p>To force out irritants from the throat or airways</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the doctor diagnose the patient with last year?

    <p>Asthma flare-up</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following symptoms is NOT mentioned by the patient?

    <p>Nasal congestion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can prolonged, vigorous coughing cause?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when an irritant stimulates nerves in the throat or airways?

    <p>The brain signals the muscles to push air out of the lungs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is characterized by inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes and typically causes bronchospasm and coughing?

    <p>Bronchitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is characterized by the filling of air sacs in the lungs with pus, resulting in solidification of the lungs?

    <p>Pneumonia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is a reversible respiratory condition involving bronchial hyperresponsiveness, inflammatory mediators, increased airway secretions, and bronchoconstriction?

    <p>Asthma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which symptom is NOT commonly associated with bronchitis?

    <p>Chest pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which symptom is commonly associated with pneumonia?

    <p>Cough</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which lung sound is characterized by intermittent, non-musical crackling sounds that do not clear with coughing?

    <p>Fine crackles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which lung sound is characterized by squeaking or grating sounds of the pleural linings rubbing together?

    <p>Pleural friction rub</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is the result of repeated exposure of the esophagus to stomach acid and is diagnosed in people with long-term GERD?

    <p>Barrett's esophagus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which symptom did Mr. Wright experience before his fall?

    <p>Lightheadedness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Mr. Wright's age?

    <p>70</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is poorly controlled in Mr. Wright?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Mr. Wright's concern regarding his fall?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a possible cause of seizures in infants?

    <p>Genetic factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common cause of seizures in adults?

    <p>Stroke</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a risk factor for developing pulmonary embolism?

    <p>Obesity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common cause of pulmonary embolism?

    <p>Thrombus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a precipitating factor for seizures?

    <p>Stress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of seizure affects a single area of the brain?

    <p>Partial (Focal) Seizures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of seizure can be mistaken for fainting?

    <p>Atonic Seizures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What diagnostic testing can be done to evaluate seizures?

    <p>Electroencephalogram (EEG)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a possible cause of collapse?

    <p>Alcohol intoxication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common cause of syncope?

    <p>Vasovagal syncope</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of syncope?

    <p>Flushed appearance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if someone is observed in a state of syncope?

    <p>Set them down gently in the supine position</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a symptom of vasovagal syncope?

    <p>Blurred vision</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common cause of syncope?

    <p>Vasovagal syncope</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a precipitating factor for vasovagal syncope?

    <p>Hypercholesterolemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the etiology of cerebrovascular accidents (CVAs)?

    <p>Ischemic or hemorrhagic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following symptoms did Mr. Wright experience before his fall?

    <p>Dizziness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most likely cause of Mr. Wright's fall?

    <p>Orthostatic hypotension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is poorly controlled in Mr. Wright?

    <p>Systolic hypertension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Mr. Wright's concern regarding his fall?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common trigger for vasovagal syncope?

    <p>Alcohol intoxication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of syncope?

    <p>Bradycardia and peripheral vasodilation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a possible cause of collapse?

    <p>Neurogenic shock</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a symptom of seizures?

    <p>Loss of consciousness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a possible precipitating factor for seizures?

    <p>Stress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of an electroencephalogram (EEG)?

    <p>To test the electrical impulses of the brain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of seizure is characterized by a blank stare and no postictal confusion?

    <p>Absence seizure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can prolonged, vigorous coughing cause?

    <p>Musculoskeletal injury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for developing pulmonary embolism?

    <p>Infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common cause of seizures in infants?

    <p>Genetic factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a symptom commonly associated with syncope?

    <p>Chest pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a symptom NOT commonly associated with seizures?

    <p>Tachypnea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a possible cause of vasovagal syncope?

    <p>Decreased cardiac output</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a symptom of cerebrovascular accident (CVA)?

    <p>Muffled heart sounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a risk factor for developing a stroke?

    <p>Hypercholesterolemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common cause of cardiac syncope?

    <p>Ventricular tachycardia</p> Signup and view all the answers

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