A patient, exposed to anthrax by inhalation, is being treated in the local hospital. What 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. The second stage of infection by inhalation does not include headache, vomiting, or syncope.
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