Author Question: What is angina pectoris and what are its symptoms? What will be an ideal ... (Read 51 times)

KimWrice · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

What is angina pectoris and what are its symptoms?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

All of the following statements about osteoarthritis are true EXCEPT ________.

A) it affects the large weight-bearing joints
B) it is worse if the patient is underweight
C) it causes pain and stiffness in the joints
D) it usually begins in middle age

izzat · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Angina pectoris is mild-to-severe chest pain caused by ischemia of the myocardium. It can include a crushing, squeezing, heaviness, or pressure-like sensation in the chest with pain extending up into the jaw, teeth, neck, or down the left arm, often with extreme sweating and a sense of doom.

Answer to Question 2

B
Explanation: A) This is a true statement.
B) Correct Osteoarthritis is worse if the patient is overweight.
C) This is a true statement.
D) This is a true statement.