Read the Following Excerpt from a Patient's Health Record: Past

question 31

Multiple Choice

Read the following excerpt from a patient's health record: Past Medical History:
CAD with PTCA in 20xx. Hypertension. Hypertriglyceridemia.
Medications: Beta blocker, nitroglycerin prn, ASA, antilipidemic agent.
Allergies: Penicillin.
Family History: Brother deceased from an MI at 69 years of age.
Social: Patient does not smoke. He drinks 1-2 beers per week. Denies illicit drug use. He is married with two grown children and three grandchildren.
According to this patient's medical history, which of the following statements is NOT true?

• A) The patient currently takes a medication that reduces the amount of fat in his blood.
• B) The patient experienced a myocardial infarction.
• C) The patient has coronary artery disease.
• D) The patient has excessive amounts of triglycerides in his blood.
• E) The patient has high blood pressure.

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Definitions:

Identity

The qualities, beliefs, personality, looks, and/or expressions that make a person or group distinct from others.

Psychosocial Development

Change with age in the psychological processes of interpersonal understanding, skills, and values that affect an individual’s capacity for interpersonal relationships, including friendships.

Vocational Identity

An individual's self-concept related to their occupations and careers, reflecting their goals, values, and interests in the work sphere.

Working Class Family

A family belonging to the socioeconomic group that traditionally performs manual labor and is paid wages.