The health care provider identifies a thickening of skin on the toe as a(n) ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
corn
A corn is hardening or thickening of skin on a toe.
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Which of the following conditions involves severe chest pain caused by a deficiency of oxygen to the heart muscle?
A) congestive heart failure B) myocardial infarction C) angina pectoris D) coronary artery disease
Which comment made by a patient taking coronary vasodilators (nitrates) indicates the need for additional teaching?
a. “I will sit down before taking my rapid-acting tablets.” b. “I will change positions slowly.” c. “I will notify the doctor if I get a headache because it could be dangerous.” d. “If I take three of my tablets and I still have the pain, I will call 911.”
Among adults with diagnosed diabetes, ________ percent take oral medication only.
A. 57 B. 17 C. 12 D. 20
Hypertension is defined as a systolic pressure of at least ________ or a diastolic pressure of at least ________.
A. 80 mm Hg; 120 mm Hg B. 120 mm Hg; 80 mm Hg C. 140 mm Hg; 90 mm Hg D. 90 mm Hg; 140 mm Hg