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The vasodilation of arteries will cause which of the following changes in blood pressure?
A reduction in afterload
Migraines are thought to be caused by:
changes in blood vessel size within the brain
A patient who reports the worst headache of their life may be having a:
stroke
This ECG Finding is the earliest classic sign of HyperK
The first physiologic sign of worsening tension pneumothorax is often this before hypotension develops
Tachycardia
Tidal volume multiplied by respiratory rate provides which of the following values?
Minute volume
Pateints experiencing a sharp, stabbing pain on one side of the face may be experiencing:
trigeminal neuralgia
When performing the arm drift test on a patient with a suspected stroke, a positive finding is characterized by:
one arm drifting downward and turning toward the body when the patient’s eyes are closed
This Artery is most commonly involved in Ischemic stroke producing aphasia and contralateral arm weakness
MCS
A patient develops severe shortness of breath after a severe coughing episode what is the most likely diagnosis
Spontaneous Pneumothorax
What is the primary role of alpha-1 receptors?
Peripheral vasoconstriction
Early signs or symptoms of breast cancer include:
a small, painless lump in the breast
When a patient with Parkinson disease is asked to turn, he or she takes small steps until the turn is complete. This is called
bradykinesia
Metabolic Acidosis
This type of shock is characterized by high output and low systemic vascular resistance early in its course
Septic Shock
Fractured proximal humerus is best immobilized using
Sling and swathe
The term that describes unusually rapid, regular breathing is:
tachypnea
This coronary artery is most commonly responsible for an Inferior STEMI
Hypercapnia (CO2 Retention)
This Type of stroke most commonly causes crossed findings cranial nerve deficits and contralateral motor weakness
Brain Stem Stroke
In contrast to a benign neoplasm, a malignant neoplasm:
can metastasize to other parts of the body
The primary goal of treating a headache is to:
rule out neurological emergency
Hyperventilation, Dehydration and Kussmaul respirations are classic findings of what
DKA
Opioid Toxidrome
This congenital heart defect is most commonly associated with cyanotic tet spells
Tetralogy of falot