What Assessment(s)in a Child with Tetralogy of Fallot Would Indicate

question 23

Multiple Choice

What assessment(s) in a child with tetralogy of Fallot would indicate the child is experiencing a paroxysmal hypercyanotic episode? (Select all that apply. )

• A) Spontaneous cyanosis
• B) Dyspnea
• C) Weakness
• D) Dry cough
• E) Syncope

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Definitions:

Restlessness

A state of being unable to relax or remain still, often due to anxiety or boredom.

First Generation Antipsychotic

A class of medications primarily used to treat psychosis, including schizophrenia, characterized by their dopamine antagonistic properties.

Dopaminergic Effect

Pertaining to the increase or influence on dopamine levels in the brain, affecting mood, movement, and reward mechanisms.

Differential Diagnosis

The method by which a clinician distinguishes between diseases with similar presentations to identify the specific disease affecting a patient.