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tiara099

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A 74-year-old woman has a fast heart rate and feels weak and dizzy when she tries to stand up. The dizziness this patient feels when standing might be caused by:
 
  A) renal failure. B) poor perfusion to the brain when standing.
  C) lower airway obstruction. D) an asthma attack.

Question 2

Which finding is most consistent with a basilar skull fracture?
 
  A) Bruising behind the ear
  B) Bilateral constricted pupils
  C) A hematoma over the occipital region
  D) Altered mental status


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

B

Answer to Question 2

A


tiara099

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Excellent

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