Which of the Following Is a Common Cause of Pulsus

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a common cause of pulsus paradoxus?

• A) Acute asthma attack
• B) Severe pneumonia
• C) Congestive heart failure
• D) Myocardial infarction

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Definitions:

Adolescent Drug Use

The consumption of legal or illegal substances by individuals in their teenage years, which can significantly affect mental and physical development.

Tolerance

The acceptance of an element, habit, or practice without negative reaction, or the body's diminishing response to a substance due to repeated exposure.

Increasing Amounts

A term referring to any situation or parameter that is continuously growing or becoming greater in number, size, value, or volume.

Drug

A substance that has a physiological effect when ingested or otherwise introduced into the body, often used for medicinal purposes.