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dmcintosh

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Which of the following blood pressure readings would indicate the patient is hypertensive?
 a. 160/100
  b. 120/88
  c. 118/80
  d. 100/50

Question 2

A condition in which there is an inflammation of the lining of the heart is __________.
 a. leukemia
  b. bacterial endocarditis
  c. hemophilia
  d. hemostasis



yotaSR5

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Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

b
RATIONALE: Bacterial endocarditis is an inflammation of the lining of the heart. Patients with this condition may need to be treated with antibiotics prior to dental treatment.



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