A Patient Reports Feeling Dizzy After Standing Quickly

question 20

Multiple Choice

A patient reports feeling dizzy after standing quickly.Which finding could provide a clue regarding the cause?

• A) Hemoglobin level of 14.0 g/dL and hematocrit level of 42.3%
• B) Poor skin turgor with extended tenting
• C) Supine blood pressure of 146/93 mm Hg
• D) Resting heart rate of 96 beats/min

Identify historical attitudes toward education and literacy.

Comprehend the role of cultural capital in educational success.

Describe the structure and objectives of comprehensive child and family assistance programs.

Understand the latent functions of educational institutions.

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Definitions:

Opiate

A category of drugs derived from the opium poppy (or synthetic analogs) that primarily act as central nervous system depressants and are used for pain relief.

Amphetamines

Drugs (such as methamphetamine) that stimulate neural activity, causing accelerated body functions and associated energy and mood changes.

Barbiturates

A class of drugs that act as central nervous system depressants, historically used for sedation, anesthesia, and to treat conditions such as anxiety and insomnia.

Stimulants

Drugs (such as caffeine, nicotine, and the more powerful cocaine, amphetamines, methamphetamine, and Ecstasy) that excite neural activity and speed up body functions.