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CME QUIZ ME-JAA
Ahmed is 52 year old executive in a tool factory. You have just completed a company instigated medical check.
Ahmed
states that he has had no significant illness and is on no medication.
There is no family history of significance, and in fact both his parents
are in their 70's and as far as he knows are still well and active.
He himself plays golf twice a week, and the only negative item is that
Ahmed continues to smoke 15 cigarettes a day.
On reflection he recalls that a few years ago he had indigestion for
a few weeks. Endoscopy was performed, results are unknown, but he has
had no further indigestion problems since and is on no medication.
Examination
On general inspection Ahmed looks healthy and alert, and is not overweight.
- Vital
signs: Pulse, regular rhythm, with a rate 88/min.
- BP 145/84
- Examination
of his neck reveals a systolic bruit on the left side.
- There
was no bruit on the right side.
Which of the following statements to be given to Ahmed about the level of his blood pressure is/are true. Select as many as you wish.
- Tell
Ahmed that he has mild essential hypertension
- Advise
Ahmed to commence non drug treatment for blood pressure
- Tell
Ahmed that his blood pressure is normal
- Suggest
that Ahmed should return in 4-6 weeks for BP review
- Tell Ahmed that his blood pressure is at the upper limits of normal and arrange 2 further readings before proceeding
The
first correct entry will receive a CD ROM on Management and prevention
of cardiovascular disease. Send answer to: cisilia@mediworld.com.au
April
2005
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