Which ethnic group aged 45-74 has a higher rate of coronary artery disease than men and women in the same age group?
a. Asian Americans c. Indian Americans
b. African Americans d. European descent
B
African American men and women ages 45-74 have a higher rate of CAD deaths than men and women in the same age group of other races.
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Which of the following statements describe structural determinants of power within an organization (select all that apply)?
a. Power is derived from independence. b. Power is derived from providing re-sources. c. Power is derived from certainty. d. Power is derived from being irreplaceable. e. Power is derived from the ability to affect the decision process.
A 65-year-old woman is accompanied by her daughter for a physical examination. She has mild heart failure and takes digitalis and an ACE inhibitor. As you examine the patient, you note flat affect, hand tremor, and slowed movements
The tremor is worsened at rest. There are no neurologic deficits. Hand grip, sensation of face and extremities, and lower extremity muscle strength are within normal limits and bilaterally equal. DTRs are equal bilaterally. CN II to XII are intact. The mental status exam is normal. These are key signs of: A. Chiari malformation B. Normal pressure hydrocephalus C. Parkinson's disease D. Drug toxicity
Mrs. S. is a 69-year-old woman who presents for a physical examination. On inspection of her eyes, you note that the left upper eyelid droops, covering more of the iris than does the right. This is recorded as:
a. exophthalmos on the right. b. ptosis on the left. c. nystagmus on the left. d. astigmatism on the right.
The term used to describe the physical coordination of all parts of the body to promote correct posture and balanced effective movement is:
a. muscle coordination. b. body alignment. c. body mechanics. d. none of the above.