A Previously Healthy Patient Presents with Sudden Onset of Dyspnea

question 3

Multiple Choice

A previously healthy patient presents with sudden onset of dyspnea, fatigue, and orthopnea. A family history is negative. The provider suspects myocarditis. What is the most likely etiology for this patient?

• A) Autoimmune disorder
• B) Bacterial infection
• C) Protozoal infection
• D) Viral infection

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Definitions:

Infantile Amnesia

The inability of adults to retrieve episodic memories (memories of situations or events) from before the age of 2-4 years.

Flashbulb Memory

Vivid, detailed memories of significant events, often retained with a sense of clarity.

Emotional States

The various feelings that dictate a person's mood at any given time, such as happiness, sadness, or anger.

Retrieval Cues

Stimuli that assist in memory recall by facilitating access to stored information.