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wrbasek0

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on: Jul 2, 2018
Which of the following statements about pneumonia in the elderly patient is FALSE?
 
  A) It may have a bacterial or viral cause.
  B) Pain may be referred to the shoulders.
  C) It may present without any fever.
  D) It may be community acquired or nosocomial.

Question 2

Which of the following is TRUE regarding myocardial infarction in the elderly?
 
  A) They are more likely to present with classic symptoms.
  B) They usually complain of more severe symptoms.
  C) They are less likely to have cardiac enzyme elevation.
  D) They are less likely to present with classic symptoms.


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14vl19

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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

D


wrbasek0

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Gracias!

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

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