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vHAUNG6011

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Xanthelasma is a skin condition that should alert the clinician to ____ in a patient.
 
  A. Familial hyperlipidemia
  B. Type 2 diabetes
  C. Congenital heart disease
  D. Peripheral arterial disease

Question 2

Which of the following blood pressure measurements is categorized as prehypertension?
 
  A. 110/78
  B. 129/85
  C. 142/80
  D. 145/92


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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
When conducting the inspection part of a physical examination, inspect the skin around the eyes for xanthelasma. Xanthelasma is a skin condition that occurs in familial hyperlipidemia that causes high cholesterol levels and early cardiovascular disease in patients. Small, yellow fatty deposits are located around the eyes.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Ideal blood pressure is less than 120/80, pre-hypertension is regarded as 120 to 139 systolic / 80 to 89, and hypertension is greater than or equal to 140/90.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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