CLINICAL MEDICINE

MEDICINE

CARDIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is Psychogenic shock?
A
Caused by seeing something happen
B
Caused by losing your mind
C
Caused by an allergic reaction
D
Caused by losing too much blood
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Psychogenic shock causes fainting, probably by initiating dilation of the blood vessels that perfuse the muscles. In this type of shock, blood pressure falls, the skin becomes cold and sweaty, and the pulse rate increases.

Detailed explanation-2: -Psychogenic Shock-Emotional or other factors which cause a neurologic response that temporarily dilates the blood vessels. Vasodilation causes blood to circulate through. a bigger tank, and blood pressure decreases. Changes in Oxygen. Respiratory shock occurs when there is a problem with oxygen delivery to the cells.

Detailed explanation-3: -Psychologic shock is caused by a traumatic event and is also known as acute stress disorder.

Detailed explanation-4: -If a person has emotional distress or sudden fright, their body releases adrenaline into the bloodstream, but this usually reverses itself in a healthy person. This is where the confusion in the term ‘shock’ sometimes occurs. This ‘non-medical shock’ is a response to anxiety or fear.

Detailed explanation-5: -There are mainly four broad categories of shock: distributive, hypovolemic, cardiogenic, and obstructive. [1] The wide range of etiologies can contribute to each of these categories and are manifested by the final outcome of shock.

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