Patients with hyperventilation syndrome (HVS), also known as ____, markedly decrease their arterial pCO2 levels, causing a leftward shift in the oxyhemoglobin curve and hypocalcemia.

A. chest pain
B. psychogenic dyspnea
C. coronary artery spasm
D. coronary vasospasm


Answer: B

Health Professions

You might also like to view...

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 protects persons ________ or older against employment discrimination

A) 30 years B) 40 years C) 50 years D) 60 years

Health Professions

The surgeon may place more than one trocar during puncture endoscopy

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Health Professions

What is the normal temperature range for someone over the age of 70?

A. 95 - 98 B. 96 - 99 C. 97 - 100 D. 98 - 101

Health Professions

What is the NFPA standard that contains out-of-service criteria and outlines inspection procedures pertaining to aerial apparatus?

A. 1021 B. 1221 C. 1500 D. 1911

Health Professions