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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Definitions:

Pica

A disorder characterized by the persistent ingestion of non-nutritive substances, such as dirt or paper, not typical for one's age or culture.

Hospitalization

The process of admitting a person into a hospital for medical treatment and care.

Systolic Blood Pressure

The pressure in the arteries when the heart muscle contracts and is the higher of the two blood pressure measurements, such as 120 in 120/80.

Anorexia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by an obsessive fear of gaining weight, leading to restricted food intake and extreme weight loss.