PATHOLOGY MCQ
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What can happen sometimes when you stand up to quickly?
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You become light-headed.
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Your blood stays down at your legs and feet.
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Your blood does not get to your head fast enough.
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All of the above.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -When we get out of bed or stand up, the blood vessels in our body need to clamp down rapidly to maintain blood pressure going to the brain. If we stand too quickly, blood pressure can drop and cause dizziness, lightheadedness or fuzzy vision.
Detailed explanation-2: -Symptoms of orthostatic hypotension. When the person stands up they may feel lightheaded, dizzy, or what is called a “head rush”. They may feel unsteady and some people can fall. Their vision may change and become blurred or there may be spots, color loss, tunnel vision, or the vision can go completely black.
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