Matching -Cardiac Cachexia

question 33

Multiple Choice

Matching
-cardiac cachexia

• A)a blood clot formed within a blood vessel that remains attached to its place of origin
• B)the formation or presence of a blood clot in blood vessels
• C)accumulation of fluid in the lungs
• D)treated with ACE inhibitors and calcium channel blockers
• E)an accumulation of fatty deposits, smooth muscle cells, and fibrous connective tissue in blood vessels
• F)blood pressure measured when heart muscle contracts
• G)lower blood pressure measurement
• H)a sudden injury to brain tissue resulting from impaired blood flow through an artery that supplies blood to the brain; also called a cerebrovascular accident
• I)cholesterol lowering drugs
• J)severe malnutrition that develops in heart failure patients; characterized by weight loss and tissue wasting

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Definitions:

CPI

Consumer Price Index, a measure that examines the weighted average of prices of a basket of consumer goods and services, such as transportation, food, and medical care, often used as an indicator of inflation.

Cost of Living

The amount of money needed to sustain a certain level of living, including basic expenses such as housing, food, taxes, and healthcare.

Real Value

The value of an object or service adjusted for inflation, representing its purchasing power.

Nominal Value

The face value of a financial instrument or an item's price in terms of money, without adjustment for inflation or other factors.