A 66-Year-Old Man Comes to the Office for a Routine

question 83

Multiple Choice

A 66-year-old man comes to the office for a routine visit.  He has a history of hypertension and osteoarthritis.  The patient has smoked a pack of cigarettes daily for 40 years and occasionally drinks 1 or 2 glasses of wine but does not use illicit drugs.  Blood pressure is 142/82 mm Hg and pulse is 80/min.  Cardiopulmonary examination is normal.  There is a pulsating, central abdominal mass on physical examination.  Which of the following pathologic conditions is the most likely underlying cause of this patient's abnormal findings?

• A)Chronic transmural inflammation
• B)Cystic medial necrosis
• C)Focal intimal tear
• D)Malignant endothelial proliferation
• E)Microbial infection of aortic wall
• F)Vasa vasorum endarteritis

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Definitions:

High-Crime Areas

Regions or locales that have significantly higher rates of criminal activity in comparison to surrounding areas.

SMI

Severe Mental Illness, a term used to describe mental disorders that significantly interfere with one's ability to perform major life activities.

Medication Adherence

The extent to which a person's behavior in taking medication corresponds with agreed recommendations from a healthcare provider.

Smaller Dosages

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