Which of the Following Patients Is MOST at Risk for Atherosclerosis

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following patients is MOST at risk for atherosclerosis and heart disease?

• A) A 60-year-old female with no history of diabetes who does not smoke,has a low cholesterol level,weighs 120 pounds,and has no family history of heart disease
• B) A 60-year-old male with no history of diabetes who does not smoke,has a low cholesterol level,weighs 170 pounds,and has no family history of heart disease
• C) A 60-year-old female with a history of diabetes for 10 years,who does not smoke,has a low cholesterol level,weighs 120 pounds and has a family history of heart disease
• D) A 60-year-old male with a history of diabetes for 10 years,who smokes 20 cigarettes a day,has a high cholesterol level,weighs 270 pounds,and has a family history of heart disease

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