The Patient Complains of Chest Pain That Comes on When

question 2

Multiple Choice

The patient complains of chest pain that comes on when he vacuums the house or mows the lawn. It comes in a fairly consistent pattern, usually lasting about 1 minute. When he feels it, he drinks a glass of water, sits quietly on the couch, and it typically goes away. What is the most likely type of problem?

• A) Anginal
• B) Musculoskeletal
• C) Pleural
• D) Gastrointestinal

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