A Sudden,temporary,but Self-Correcting Decrease in the Systolic Blood Pressure That

question 238

Multiple Choice

A sudden,temporary,but self-correcting decrease in the systolic blood pressure that occurs when the patient goes from a lying to a standing position is called ________.

• A)prehypertension
• B)intermittent claudication
• C)orthostatic hypotension
• D)Raynaud's disease

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Definitions:

Level Shift

A sudden, lasting change in the time series data that can significantly affect the data's trend, usually detected through statistical analysis.

Cycle

In the context of data analysis, a period or sequence of events that repeats regularly.

Trend

The general direction in which something is developing or changing over time.

Control Chart

A graphical tool used in process control to display how a process changes over time, highlighting whether the process stays within predetermined control limits.