05-22-2009, 02:23 PM
24y woman has the acute onset of tachypnea. she gave birth to a healthy neonate 3 days ago.
Vital signs are normal. Diffuse wheezing is noted on auscultation of the chest. Chest x-ray film is normal. Electrocardiogram shows evidence of right heart strain. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
A) pulmonary ebmolism
B) Aspiration pneumonia
C)Tubeculosis
D) Congestive heart failure
E) Adult respiratory distress syndrome
Vital signs are normal. Diffuse wheezing is noted on auscultation of the chest. Chest x-ray film is normal. Electrocardiogram shows evidence of right heart strain. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
A) pulmonary ebmolism
B) Aspiration pneumonia
C)Tubeculosis
D) Congestive heart failure
E) Adult respiratory distress syndrome