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You respond to a 2-year-old child who has a seal-like cough and stridor. You suspect:
 
  A) laryngotracheobronc hitis.
  B) influenza.
  C) pneumonia.
  D) pharyngitis.

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You are called to the local park on a hot summer day for an 8-year-old child in respiratory distress. The child can barely speak and appears to be getting sleepy. Vital signs are blood pressure 90/60, pulse 120, and respiratory rate 32. Your physical exam reveals a swollen tongue, inspiratory stridor, wheezing, and hives on the neck and chest. What condition do you suspect?
 
  A) Asthma B) Anaphylaxis C) Heat exhaustion D) Allergic reaction
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jonathanballen97

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Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

B


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