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haleyc112

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on: Jul 23, 2018
What is usually the first sign or symptom that a patient would present with that would make you suspect herpes zoster?
 
  a. A stabbing type of pain on one small area of the body
  b. A vesicular skin lesion on one side of the body
  c. A pain that is worse upon awakening
  d. A lesion on the exterior ear canal

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A patient presents to the clinician after experiencing four episodes in the last month of sweating, palpitations, chest pain, nausea, and shaking.
 
  Each episode lasted about 10 minutes. The patient is now becoming very fearful of future events and has been reluctant to leave the house. The clinician suspects panic disorder but wants to rule out any possible medical causes. Which of the following medical conditions can mimic the symptoms of a panic attack?
 
  a. Pheochromocytoma
  b. Hyperthyroidism
  c. Cardiac arrhythmias
  d. All of the above


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amanda_14

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D


haleyc112

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
:D TYSM

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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