A patient has been exposed to anthrax by inhalation. Which of the following signs and symptoms would indicate that the patient is in the second stage of infection?
A) Headache
B) Vomiting
C) Syncope
D) Cyanosis
Ans: D
Feedback: The second stage of anthrax infection by inhalation includes severe respiratory distress, including stridor, cyanosis, hypoxia, diaphoresis, hypotension, and shock. The first stage includes flu-like symptoms.
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