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bingousmle - 05-01-10 04:07
You are evaluating a 26-year-old female smoker who developed chest pain several hours ago. Her past history is unremarkable, and she takes no medications regularly. She reports the abrupt onset of nonexertional chest pain, associated with shortness of breath and cough. It seems to be worse when she is lying down. It was not brought on by trauma. Which of the following is the most likely origin of her pain?
a. Costochondritis
b. Asthma
c. Pulmonary embolus (PE)
d. Myocardial ischemia
e. Bronchitis
bingousmle - 05-01-10 04:07
You are evaluating a 26-year-old female smoker who developed chest pain several hours ago. Her past history is unremarkable, and she takes no medications regularly. She reports the abrupt onset of nonexertional chest pain, associated with shortness of breath and cough. It seems to be worse when she is lying down. It was not brought on by trauma. Which of the following is the most likely origin of her pain?
a. Costochondritis
b. Asthma
c. Pulmonary embolus (PE)
d. Myocardial ischemia
e. Bronchitis
The correct answer and explanation will be available after you answer.
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