Question 18 (part 2) · LDEK · Shock and anaphylaxis
A patient approximately 60 years old, while in the dental office, suddenly began to vomit blood profusely. What type of shock may occur due to a significant blood loss?
- A. septic.
- B. cardiogenic.
- C. neurogenic.
- D. anaphylactic.
- E. hypovolaemic.
Hint
Classify shock by mechanism: what happens to the circulating volume when a large amount of blood is lost?
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