The prognosis for patients with coronary artery di

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The prognosis for patients with coronary artery disease is related to all the following EXCEPT

A. serum cholesterol level B. left ventricular function C. family history of heart disease D. degree of coronary artery stenosis

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Family history is a risk factor, not a direct prognostic indicator, unlike the others.

Infants born to mothers who are heavy drinkers are at increased risk of which of the following problems?

A. Mental retardation B. Chronic liver disease C. Excessive birth weight D. Chorioretinitis

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Fetal alcohol syndrome causes mental retardation, not liver disease, macrosomia, chorioretinitis, or deafness primarily.

Causative factors for organic brain syndrome that have been virtually eliminated as a result of the practice of preventive medicine include

A. syphilis B. lead C. vitamin C deficiency D. hallucinogenic drugs

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Syphilis causing neurosyphilis (organic brain syndrome) has been nearly eliminated with antibiotics.

Match each set of symptoms and signs with the dietary deficiency: Edema, neuropathy, and myocardial failure

A. Vitamin A deficiency B. Thiamine deficiency C. Vitamin C deficiency D. Vitamin D deficiency

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Beriberi (thiamine deficiency) causes edema, neuropathy, and heart failure.

For each preventive health measure or concern, select the age range with which it is associated: Initial dental visit

A. Birth to 18 months B. Ages 2 to 6 C. Ages 7 to 12 D. Ages 13 to 18

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: First dental visit is recommended by age 1 (birth to 18 months).

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