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A 27-year-old reports hoarseness with dry cough. Examination reveals inflamed vocal cords.

A.

Which condition is described?

B.

Epiglottitis

C.

Laryngitis

D.

Bronchitis

E.

Pharyngitis

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

A. Epiglottitis:

Epiglottitis is a life-threatening condition causing airway obstruction, drooling, severe sore throat, not just hoarseness.

B. Laryngitis:

Laryngitis involves inflammation of the larynx (vocal cords), causing hoarseness and dry cough.

C. Bronchitis:

Bronchitis involves inflammation of the bronchi, causing productive cough, not primarily hoarseness.

D. Pharyngitis:

Pharyngitis is sore throat inflammation, not primarily affecting the vocal cords.


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Related Questions

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Tuberculosis:

TB is a lung infection, not commonly associated with secondary hypertension.

B. Endocarditis:

Endocarditis is an infection of the heart valves, leading to emboli and heart failure but not directly causing hypertension.

C. Obstructive sleep apnea:

OSA can cause secondary hypertension due to intermittent hypoxia and sympathetic nervous system activation during sleep.

D. Polycythemia:

Polycythemia increases blood viscosity, which can lead to increased blood pressure, but it's a less common cause than conditions like OSA, renal disease, or endocrine disorders for secondary hypertension.

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Myocardial infarction:

A MI (heart attack) occurs when a blood clot blocks a coronary artery, causing ischemia and necrosis (death) of heart muscle tissue.

B. Angina pectoris:

Angina is reversible chest pain due to temporary ischemia, usually from narrowed arteries, not total blockage by clot.

C. Heart dysrhythmia:

Dysrhythmias are abnormal heart rhythms; they can be a consequence of ischemia, but not directly caused by clots.

D. Atrial fibrillation:

AFib is an irregular, often rapid heart rhythm, but it’s an electrical problem, not caused directly by a blood clot.

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