Approach to Dyspnea Flashcards

1
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4 main causes to consider when pt presents with dyspnea?

A

pulmonary, cardiac, blood, and acid base

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2 blood causes of dyspnea?

A

anemia and carbon monoxide in the blood

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3 main causes of dyspnea from cardiac?

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MI, CHF, arrhythmia

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