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Which of the following is incorrect regarding High Altitude Pulmonary Oedema (HAPE) ?
A. The production of pink, frothy sputum is an ominous sign. B. It occurs typically after 12-24 hours C. Immediate descent is warranted for severe cases. D. It is managed with oxygen and NIFEDIPINE |
B. 2-4 days
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Which of the following is correct regarding HAPE ?
A. It can not occur during the same trip /expedition. B. The pharmacological management is with carbonic anhydrase inhibitors ( acetazolamide). C. It tends to have its onset nocturnally. D. It occurs after about 4000 feet. |
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A. It can B. Calcium Channel Blockers (CCB) D. 8000 feet |
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In regards to High Altitude Cerebral Oedema (HACE), which of the following is incorrect ?
A. It occurs at altitudes > 12,000 feet. B. It occurs usually at 2-3 days after high altitude ascent C. HACE is a severe form of Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS). D. Symptoms include headache, slurred speech and sleep disturbance. |
B. 12-24 hours
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Which is correct regarding HACE ?
A. The first sign is Altered mental status. B. It requires immediate descent PLUS dexamethasone. C. It can occur during the same expedition. D. It occurs after 2-3 days of high altitude ascent. |
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A. Truncal ataxia C. it does not recur in the same trip. D. 12-24 hours. |
