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Vasovagal syncope — which is NOT a symptom?

  1. Bradycardia
  2. Diaphoresis (sweating)
  3. Pallor
  4. Hypertension
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Correct answer: D. Hypertension

VASOVAGAL SYNCOPE symptoms include: Bradycardia (vagal stimulation slows heart — A is a symptom), Diaphoresis/sweating (B is a symptom), Pallor due to peripheral vasoconstriction (C is a symptom), Nausea, Dizziness, Hypotension. HYPERTENSION is NOT a symptom — vasovagal syncope causes HYPOTENSION (blood pressure DROP) due to vasodilation, not hypertension. The prodromal phase includes pallor, sweating, nausea, then hypotension and bradycardia lead to loss of consciousness. D (hypertension) is NOT a symptom. D is correct.

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