Author Question: A 165-lb. woman with hypertension begins a weight-loss program. As her weight declines, the earliest ... (Read 111 times)

KimWrice · **on:** Aug 20, 2018

A 165-lb. woman with hypertension begins a weight-loss program. As her weight declines, the earliest she can expect to see a significantly lower blood pressure value is when her weight drops to _____.
a. 125 pounds
b. 135 pounds
c. 145 pounds
d. 155 pounds
e. 160 pounds

Question 2

Which individual is at highest risk for developing hypertension?
a. Susie, a 30-year-old female who is slightly overweight
b. Jack, a 40-year-old African American male whose parents had hypertension
c. Jill, a 50-year-old female of Asian descent who consumes a diet relatively high in sodium
d. Bill, a 45-year-old male of European descent who is a vegetarian
e. Zayn, a 21-year-old African American male who is a college athlete