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All of the following are positive risk factors for coronary heart disease (CHD) EXCEPT:
 
  a. elevated homocysteine level.
  b. elevated vitamin E level.
  c. hypertension.
  d. diabetes mellitus.

Question 2

All of the following would be found in a patient with atelectasis EXCEPT:
 
  a. normal shunt fraction.
  b. whispered pectoriloquy.
  c. chest radiograph shows increased density in areas of atelectasis.
  d. diminished breath sounds.



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Answer to Question 1

B
The vitamin E level does not affect the coronary arteries. Several factors can lead to CHD, including elevated homocysteine level, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus.

Answer to Question 2

A
The shunt fraction is increased in a patient with atelectasis. All of the other listed findings will be found in a patient with atelectasis.



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