Medical Emergency: Shock Definition, Manifestations, and Management

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What is the primary characteristic of shock?

Increased tissue perfusion

Impaired tissue perfusion (correct)

Decreased heart rate

Increased blood pressure

Which type of shock is caused by a decrease in circulating blood volume?

Hypovolemic shock (correct)

Anaphylactic shock

Septic shock

Cardiogenic shock

What is the primary management goal for hypovolemic shock?

Administration of antiplatelet therapy

Administration of antibiotics

Restoration of blood volume and blood pressure (correct)

Relief of pain and anxiety

Which of the following medications is not used to relieve pain and anxiety in shock patients?

Dopamine Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of cardiogenic shock?

Pump failure Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of activated protein C in the management of septic shock?

Antithrombotic, fibrinolytic, and anti-inflammatory Signup and view all the answers

What type of shock is caused by disturbance of autonomic nervous system pathways?

Neurogenic shock Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary treatment for anaphylactic shock?

Administering 0.5 ml of 1:1000 adrenaline IM or SC Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common manifestation of acute angina attack and acute myocardial infarction?

Chest tightness, constriction, or heaviness on the chest Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of collecting blood samples in shock management?

For blood count, culture, electrolytes, glucose, blood gas analysis, grouping and cross-matching Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal in managing an acute asthmatic attack?

To relieve the bronchospasm Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of glucocorticoids in shock management?

They are useful in septic shock in patients with adrenal insufficiency Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of administering oxygen in shock management?

To support respiration Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between serum troponin levels in angina and acute myocardial infarction?

Serum troponin levels are lower in angina Signup and view all the answers

What is the drug of choice for relieving an acute asthmatic attack?

Salbutamol (albuterol) Signup and view all the answers

What is the Trendelenburg position used for in shock management?

To manage anaphylactic shock Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of a patient's history in diagnosing acute chest pain?

It is very important for diagnosis Signup and view all the answers

What is the management for an acute anginal attack?

Sublingual nitroglycerine tablet Signup and view all the answers