Which of the Following Statements About Patients in a Cardiac

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about patients in a cardiac rehab program is NOT true?

• A)Cardiac rehab serves a variety of patients including those with angina pectoris,bypass surgery,and myocardial infarctions.
• B)Cardiac rehab patients are often using medications including nitroglycerin and beta-blockers.
• C)Exercise training programs often bring about large improvements in the functional capacity of cardiac rehab patients.
• D)Exercise tests for coronary disease patients does not typically involve the use of a 12-lead EKG.

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