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What is a common presentation of septic shock according to the National Registry study guide?
What is a predisposing factor for pulmonary embolism (PE) as per the National Registry study guide?
What is a common cause of PE mimicking right side heart failure according to the National Registry study guide?
What is a potential cause of hives and laryngeal edema according to the National Registry study guide?
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What is the classic sign of right-sided heart failure?
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What is the #1 cause of chronic bronchitis?
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What is the classic sign of croup?
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What is the unusual way in which cyanide poisoning may present?
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What is the key problem a person with cyanide poisoning will complain of?
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What is the product of Henry's Law that can result in decompression illness?
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What are the classic signs of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?
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What causes the polyuria in diabetes mellitus?
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What is the key problem in diverticulitis?
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What is the term used to describe right-sided hypertrophy secondary to pulmonary hypertension?
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What is the classic sign of right-sided failure in the context of heart failure?
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What is the primary cause of chronic bronchitis?
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What is the most severe sign/symptom that would indicate imminent death in an asthmatic patient?
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What is the definitive treatment for cardiac tamponade?
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What is the primary drug used to treat cardiogenic shock?
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What is the classification of the virus that causes chicken pox?
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What is the key factor to differentiate between a heart attack and angina?
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What is the cause of pulsus paradoxus in an asthmatic patient?
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What is the treatment for a black widow spider bite if severe muscle spasms are present?
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What is the main drug classification for the treatment of asthma?
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What is the most common sign of carbon monoxide poisoning?
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What is the treatment for a sucking chest wound?
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What is the key factor to differentiate chronic bronchitis from other respiratory conditions?
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What will be the acid-base problem in a person with COPD?
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What is the antibody responsible for anaphylaxis?
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What do black tarry stools indicate?
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Which condition can cause JVD (jugular venous distention)?
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What is the classic sign of a heart attack?
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What can sudden-onset shortness of breath indicate?
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What is the most common cause of pulmonary edema?
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What can tall skinny males with sudden-onset shortness of breath be experiencing?
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What is the presentation of abruptio placentae?
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What is the altitude at which acute mountain sickness can occur?
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What is the treatment for crushing substernal chest pain?
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What can neurogenic shock occur due to?
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What should be considered in any female of childbearing age with abdominal pain?
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What is the classic sign of hypothermia (severe)?
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What is a classic sign of hypothyroidism (Myxedemia)?
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What is a common cause of lung cancer?
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What is the recommended treatment for marine animal injection (Jelly Fish) with severe symptoms?
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What are the classic signs of measles?
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What is a classic sign of meningitis?
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What is a classic sign of myocardial infarction?
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What are the classic signs of mumps?
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What are the signs and symptoms of nitrogen narcosis?
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What are J Waves (Osborne waves) associated with on ECG?
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What is the primary cause of death in individuals with lung cancer?
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What is the primary cause of death in individuals with lung cancer?
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