Which of the Following Auscultatory Parameters May Exist in the Presence

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following auscultatory parameters may exist in the presence of hypovolemia?

• A) Hypertension
• B) Third or fourth heart sound
• C) Orthostatic hypotension
• D) Vascular bruit

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Definitions:

Zero-Coupon Bond

A bond that does not pay periodic interest payments but is sold at a deep discount from its face value and pays its full face value at maturity.

Duration

A measure of the sensitivity of the price of a bond or other debt instrument to changes in interest rates, often used as an indication of interest rate risk.

Coupon Bond

A type of bond that pays the holder a fixed interest rate (the coupon) at regular intervals until the bond matures, when the principal amount is repaid.

Zero-Coupon Bond

A debt security that doesn't pay interest (a coupon) but is traded at a deep discount, offering profit at maturity when the bond is redeemed for its full face value.