If They Stand Up Suddenly,patients Taking Antihypertensive Medications May Be

question 12

Multiple Choice

If they stand up suddenly,patients taking antihypertensive medications may be more susceptible to a sudden ____ in blood pressure known commonly as _____.

• A) decrease; orthostatic hypotension
• B) increase; orthostatic hypotension
• C) decrease; orthostatic hypertension
• D) increase; orthostatic hypertension
• E) decrease; malignant hypertension

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Definitions:

Louis XIV

King of France (1643–1715) known as the Sun King, under whose reign France became a leading European power, notable for his patronage of the arts and the construction of the Palace of Versailles.

Portrait by Rigaud

Refers to a famous portrait of Louis XIV by Hyacinthe Rigaud, exemplifying the grandeur and power of the French monarchy in the early 18th century.

Symbolic

Symbolic refers to the use of symbols to represent ideas or concepts, often imbued with significant cultural, religious, or philosophical meanings.

Netherlandish Artist

Refers to an artist originating from the Netherlands, particularly during the Renaissance and Baroque periods.