A 55 year old post menopausal woman with a history of hypertension complains of
jaw pain on heavy exertion. There were no complaints of chest pain. Her ECG
indicates normal sinus rhythm without ST segment abnormalities. Your plan may
include
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exercise test
During auscultation of the chest, your exam reveals a loud grating sound at the lower
anterolateral lung fields, at full inspiration and early expiration. This finding is
consistent with:
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, A and B (pneumonia/pleuritis)
Which symptom is more characteristic of Non-Cardiac chest pain?
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Pain tends to occur with movement, stretching or palpation
Your 35-year-old female patient complains of feeling palpitations on occasion. The
clinician should recognize that palpitations are often a sign of
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all of the above
Lifestyle modifications reduce blood pressure, enhance antihypertensive medication
efficacy, and decrease cardiovascular risks. Which lifestyle change will decrease
blood pressure the most?
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weight reduction
A key symptom of ischemic heart disease is chest pain. However, angina equivalents
may include exertional dyspnea. Angina equivalents are important because
jaw pain on heavy exertion. There were no complaints of chest pain. Her ECG
indicates normal sinus rhythm without ST segment abnormalities. Your plan may
include
Give this one a try later!
exercise test
During auscultation of the chest, your exam reveals a loud grating sound at the lower
anterolateral lung fields, at full inspiration and early expiration. This finding is
consistent with:
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, A and B (pneumonia/pleuritis)
Which symptom is more characteristic of Non-Cardiac chest pain?
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Pain tends to occur with movement, stretching or palpation
Your 35-year-old female patient complains of feeling palpitations on occasion. The
clinician should recognize that palpitations are often a sign of
Give this one a try later!
all of the above
Lifestyle modifications reduce blood pressure, enhance antihypertensive medication
efficacy, and decrease cardiovascular risks. Which lifestyle change will decrease
blood pressure the most?
Give this one a try later!
weight reduction
A key symptom of ischemic heart disease is chest pain. However, angina equivalents
may include exertional dyspnea. Angina equivalents are important because
