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Headache, nuchal rigidity, fever/chills and photophobia is a classic sign of: - ANSWERSMeningitis Patients who have headache and fever should be assessed for: (which sign(s)?) - ANSWERSKernig's (pain when extension of knee at sitting position; 'K' in Kernigs and knee) and Brudzinsky's signs (involuntary flexing of legs when flexing neck). Positive tests would indicate meningitis. Fluid shifting in lungs is: - ANSWERSARDS (Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrom); occurs during shock or can also happen because of pneumonia, aspiration, pancreatitis or drug overdose. High mortality Epiglottitis VS Croup VS Meningitis - ANSWERSEpiglottis: High grade fever (102*F), Sore throat, Drooling, Leaning forward Croup: Seal bark cough at night, Low grade fever(102*F), Stridor Meningitis: Stiff neck, fever/chills, photophobia, Fever with seizures. Dental pain, fever, dysphagia and possible firm red pronounced swelling around throat: - ANSWERSLudwig's Angina Activation of the RAA Pathway is caused by: - ANSWERSDehydration, Drop in Na, or Hemorrhage (which all, essentially, can lead to shock) With regards to RAA: When a drop in BP is sensed by kidneys, they will release ________ which will - ANSWERSRenin(think "RENal"/"RENin"; will combine with angiotensinogen (in blood) to make Angiotensin I.