Which of the following depicts a positive orthostatic tilt test?

A) The patient becomes dizzy upon standing
B) Systolic blood pressure drops 10 mm Hg upon standing
C) Pulse increases from 80 to 90 upon standing
D) The patient begins to vomit upon sitting up


Answer: A) The patient becomes dizzy upon standing

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A) spleen B) lungs C) liver D) intestines

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Which pair of tonsils are on the base of the tongue?

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