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Which of the following is a common causative agent of infectious endocarditis?
Which of the following is a common causative agent of infectious endocarditis?
- Escherichia coli
- Clostridium botulinum
- Haemophilus influenzae
- Streptococcus pneumoniae (correct)
What is the most common symptom of subacute bacterial endocarditis?
What is the most common symptom of subacute bacterial endocarditis?
- Nausea and vomiting
- Chest pain
- Fever (correct)
- Shortness of breath
How does infective endocarditis most commonly develop?
How does infective endocarditis most commonly develop?
- From spread of infection from another part of the body via the bloodstream (correct)
- As a result of exposure to environmental toxins
- Due to genetic predisposition to heart valve infections
- Through direct infection of the heart valves during surgery
What is the primary characteristic of hypokinesia?
What is the primary characteristic of hypokinesia?
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Which of the following is a common misconception about hypokinesia?
Which of the following is a common misconception about hypokinesia?
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What is a possible consequence of hypokinesia?
What is a possible consequence of hypokinesia?
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What is the primary characteristic of hypokalemia?
What is the primary characteristic of hypokalemia?
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Which of the following is a common cause of hypokalemia?
Which of the following is a common cause of hypokalemia?
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What is a possible consequence of untreated hypokalemia?
What is a possible consequence of untreated hypokalemia?
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