Continuous increases in left ventricular filing pressures result in which disorder?

a. Mitral regurgitation
b. Mitral stenosis
c. Pulmonary edema
d. Jugular vein distention


Answer: c. Pulmonary edema

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a. Bulla. b. Wheal. c. Nodule. d. Papule.

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Which tests tell the physician what the viral load is in a client with HIV/AIDS? Select all that apply

A) T4/T8 ratio B) polymerase chain reaction C) Western blot D) p24 antigen test E) ELISA test

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Convert 101°F to °C: __________ (round to nearest tenth)

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Which of the following is an example of a screenable population for hypertension?

a. High school students b. Professional hockey players c. High-level business executives attending an annual conference d. Cardiac rehabilitation clients

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