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sdfghj

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Which one of the following BEST describes the term silent heart attack?
 
  A) The pain did not radiate into the arms, neck, or back.
  B) The patient had a single episode of chest pain followed by cardiac arrest.
  C) The chest pain was so intense the patient could not speak.
  D) The patient had little to no chest pain or discomfort.

Question 2

You are called for an elderly man with what appears to be pleuritic chest pain. Further assessment shows he has pain in the lower leg with increased calf pain when he flexes his toes upwards. You should suspect:
 
  A) acute pulmonary edema.
  B) referred pain from appendicitis.
  C) pulmonary embolism.
  D) aortic aneurysm.



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reversalruiz

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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

C




sdfghj

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Gracias!


yeungji

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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