Why Might a Physician Order Exercise Electrocardiography for a Patient

question 29

Multiple Choice

Why might a physician order exercise electrocardiography for a patient?

• A)The patient has symptoms of cardiac problems that do not show up on a resting ECG.
• B)The patient has hypertension.
• C)The patient has mitral valve prolapse.
• D)The patient had an abnormal chest x-ray.

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Definitions:

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A machine for the separation of heavier materials from lighter ones through the use of centrifugal force.