Exam 27: Cardiovascular Diseases

Brian Schmidt is a 58-year-old lawyer with a history of hypertension. His blood pressure has been under fairly good control with prescription medication. His secretary notices that he had a period of confusion and difficulty speaking at a meeting. She advises him to see his doctor. Brian ignores these warning signs and does not see his physician. Eight months later, Brian's son finds him lying on the floor of his bathroom. Brian most likely has ____.

Michael, who was right handed, suffered the traumatic amputation of his right arm below the elbow in an industrial accident. Which item may help him feed himself independently?

Mr. Silvestri is not able to grasp his utensils, nor can he feed himself. Which professional can best help him?

Which medication is prescribed to treat hypertension?

Which type of utensil may be helpful for an individual with extreme muscle weakness?

The main source of trans fat in baked goods is ____.

Margaret Leland is 76 years old; she is retired and lives alone. Her only daughter lives two hours away. She has a past medical history of heart attack, smoking for 20 years, hypertension, and type 2 diabetes. She complains of decreased appetite and disinterest in food. The prognosis for cardiac cachexia is ____.

Hypertension affects nearly ____ of adults in the United States.

Brian Schmidt is a 58-year-old lawyer with a history of hypertension. His blood pressure has been under fairly good control with prescription medication. His secretary notices that he had a period of confusion and difficulty speaking at a meeting. She advises him to see his doctor. What best explains Brian's symptoms?

What is the interrelationship between atherosclerosis and hypertension?