Identify a nonpharmacologic treatment that a patient should consider to prevent the progression of angina attacks.
A. Weight control
B. Exercise and a low-fat diet
C. Smoking cessation
D. All of the above
Answer: D
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a. Less sodium b. More calories c. Less potassium d. More carbohydrates
A patient's heart rate is regular at 68 beats/min. The electrocardiogram (ECG) tracing shows P waves before every QRS complex. What is the likely pacemaker of the heart?
a. SA node b. AV node c. Bundle of His d. Purkinje fibers
Many patients self-medicate with antacids. Which patients should be counseled to not take calcium carbonate antacids without discussing it with their provider or a pharmacist first?
1. Patients with kidney stones 2. Pregnant patients 3. Patients with heartburn 4. Postmenopausal women
An adult client, diagnosed with Parkinson disease (PD), is asking about progression of the disease. Which are characteristics of the progression of Parkinson disease?
1. Anxiety and depression 2. Constipation and forgetfulness 3. Muscle rigidity and increased blood pressure. 4. Negative symptoms and interruption of sleeping patterns