Your Patient Is Complaining of "Coughing Up Blood," Or, in Medical

question 24

Multiple Choice

Your patient is complaining of "coughing up blood," or, in medical terms:

• A) hemothorax.
• B) hemoptysis.
• C) neoplasm.
• D) hemopulmonary spasm.

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Definitions:

Cold Sweats

A condition where a person sweats without the influence of heat or physical exertion, often linked to fear, stress, pain, or medical conditions like hypoglycemia.

Dizziness

A sensation of spinning or a feeling of imbalance, often associated with nausea or difficulty maintaining equilibrium.

Stent Thrombosis

A serious, potentially fatal complication where a blood clot forms on a coronary stent, leading to blocked blood flow.

ST-elevation Myocardial Infarction

A type of heart attack characterized by a significant blockage in the heart's arteries, which is identified by an elevation in the ST segment on an EKG.