What Condition Describes Difficulty Breathing Unless in an Upright Position

question 86

Multiple Choice

What condition describes difficulty breathing unless in an upright position?

• A) Apnea.
• B) Pyrexia.
• C) Thoracodynia.
• D) Orthopnea.

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Definitions:

Lithium

A chemical element used as a medication to treat and prevent manic episodes in people with bipolar disorder by stabilizing mood.

Unsteady

Lacking stability in movement or gait, often at risk of falling.

Catatonia

A behavioral syndrome marked by an inability to move normally, which can include symptoms such as muscular rigidity or stupor, often associated with psychiatric conditions.

Waxy Flexibility

A symptom seen in catatonic schizophrenia where an individual’s limbs remain in positions they are placed in by someone else.