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arivle123

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on: Jul 16, 2018
Which of the following clinical conditions may be the cause of an acute onset of patient distress? I. hypoxia II. hypoglycemia III. pneumothorax IV. myocardial ischemia
 
  A. I, IV only
  B. I, III only
  C. II, III, IV only
  D. I, II, III, IV

Question 2

To which of the following terms does this definition given below apply? An acute, potentially reversible impairment of consciousness and cognitive function that waxes and wanes.
 
  A. anxiety
  B. delirium
  C. agitation
  D. torsades de pointes


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aprice35067

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
A. Incorrect response: See explanation D.
B. Incorrect response: See explanation D.
C. Incorrect response: See explanation D.
D. Correct response: The first step in the management of patient distress is to rule out any life-threatening abnormalities, particularly of the cardiac, pulmonary, and central nervous system.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
A. Incorrect response: Anxiety is a sustained state of apprehension in response to new or perceived threats.
B. Correct response: Delirium is an acute, potentially reversible impairment of consciousness and cognitive function that waxes and wanes.
C. Incorrect response: Agitation is excessive motor activity associated with internal tension.
D. Incorrect response: Torsades de pointes is a cardiac dysrhythmia that can be caused by neuroleptic medications. These drugs produce a dose-dependent Q-T interval prolongation.


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Wow, this really help

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