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Dizziness and fainting ______ of consciousness Causes _______ Most common syncope: |
Temporary Thrombosis, embolism, hypoxia, hypocapnia Loss of Venus tone Orthostatic hypotension; getting up too fast
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Edema is a soft tissue ____ from abnormal Bilateral peripheral edema |
Swelling Accumulation of fluid Most often occurs in ankles and lower legs |
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Pitting edema scale is |
How far one can put finger in fluid |
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Fever chills and night sweats High grade fever Low grade fever |
101 F 99.5-101 F |
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Daily elevation with a return to normal or subnormal between spikes Hyperthermia |
Intermittent fever Elevation of core body temp |
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Headache as a manifestation of cerebral hypoxia and hypercapnia Altered mental status in hypercapnia Personality changes in advanced pulmonary disorders |
Lung disease, high altitude From affected alertness to coma Forgetfulness, inability to concentrate, anxiety, irritability |
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Snoring Serious concern when associated with ____ Incidences or causes, most common: |
Apnea OSA (obstructive sleep apnea) and obesity |
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Snoring clinical presentation: signs of snoring |
Fatigue Excessive daytime sleepiness Occupational accidents Motor vehicle accidents Loss of employment Social dysfunction |
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GERD means Symptoms Risk factors |
Gastroesophageal reflux Heartburn and regurgitation Obesity, cigarette smoking |