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A 72-year-old woman and her husband are on a cross-country driving vacation. After a long day of driving, they stop for dinner. Midway through the meal, the woman becomes very short of breath, with chest pain and a feeling of panic.
 
  Which of the following problems is most likely?
  A. Pulmonary edema
  B. Heart failure
  C. Pulmonary embolism
  D. Pneumonia

Question 2

An example of secondary prevention you could recommend/order for older adults would be to
 
  A. Check for fecal occult blood
  B. Wear seat belts in the car
  C. Provide foot care for a diabetic patient
  D. Administer a tetanus shot



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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

A



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