Use the Following Information to Answer the Next Few Questions

question 32

Multiple Choice

Use the following information to answer the next few questions.
A paramedic arrives at a middle-aged man's home. The man is complaining of chest pain and shortness of breath. Upon examination of his medicine cabinet, the paramedic finds prescription bottles of statins and aspirin.
-The man can reduce the chance of recurrence of symptoms by I. reducing his LDL:HDL ratio.
II. exercising on a regular basis.
III. quitting smoking cigarettes.
IV. reducing consumption of trans fats.

• A)I only
• B)I and II
• C)II and III
• D)I, II, and III
• E)I, II, III, and IV

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