This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: Which of the following might cause sinus tachycardia? a. Vomiting c. Thyrotoxicosis b. ... (Read 117 times)

tatyanajohnson

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 569
Which of the following might cause sinus tachycardia?
 
  a. Vomiting c. Thyrotoxicosis
  b. Hypothermia d. Mediastinal tumors

Question 2

Ingestion of large quantities of coffee may cause which of the following?
 
  a. Sinus bradycardia c. Bundle branch blocks
  b. Junctional rhythms d. Premature ventricu-lar beats



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

bpool94

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 354
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Thyrotoxicosis, which refers to the hypermetabolic clinical syndrome that results from serum ele-vations in thyroid hormone, can cause sinus tachycardia. Vomiting, hypothermia, and mediastinal tumors can cause sinus bradycardia.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Ingestion of large quantities of coffee, which contains caffeine, can cause a healthy person to have premature ventricular beats.





 

Did you know?

Aspirin is the most widely used drug in the world. It has even been recognized as such by the Guinness Book of World Records.

Did you know?

When blood is deoxygenated and flowing back to the heart through the veins, it is dark reddish-blue in color. Blood in the arteries that is oxygenated and flowing out to the body is bright red. Whereas arterial blood comes out in spurts, venous blood flows.

Did you know?

During pregnancy, a woman is more likely to experience bleeding gums and nosebleeds caused by hormonal changes that increase blood flow to the mouth and nose.

Did you know?

All adults should have their cholesterol levels checked once every 5 years. During 2009–2010, 69.4% of Americans age 20 and older reported having their cholesterol checked within the last five years.

Did you know?

IgA antibodies protect body surfaces exposed to outside foreign substances. IgG antibodies are found in all body fluids. IgM antibodies are the first type of antibody made in response to an infection. IgE antibody levels are often high in people with allergies. IgD antibodies are found in tissues lining the abdomen and chest.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library