You are assessing a 68 year old male patient complaining of dizziness. The patient has pink, warm, and dry skin. BP 116/76, R 24 non-labored, P 184 and SpO2 96% on room air. Your ECG reveals a tachycardic rhythm with a QRS duration of 0.18 seconds. Which treatment would be appropriate?
A. Administer Amiodarone
B. Attempt vagal maneuvers
C. Perform cardioversion
D. Administer diltiazem
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A 32 year old male presents with sudden onset chest pain and shortness of breath. The patient had knee surgery 4 days ago. What should you suspect?
A. Myocardial infarction
B. Pulmonary embolism
C. Spontaneous pneumothorax
D. Pericarditis
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