Mr Johnson Is Overweight and Admits That He Rarely Gets

question 4

Multiple Choice

Mr. Johnson is overweight and admits that he rarely gets any exercise. He smokes, even though the physician warned him to stop smoking after he had a myocardial infarction four years ago. He is in the office today complaining that he just doesn't feel well. He is experiencing nausea and is a little dizzy. You notice that his feet ankles seem swollen and his neck veins are prominent. For which of the following conditions might you expect the physician to test?

• A) Endocarditis
• B) Hypertension
• C) Mitral valve prolapse
• D) Congestive heart failure
• E) Acute myocardial infarction

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