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EXSC 387 - Final Exam Questions And Correct AnswersWhat is the pressure in the arteries referred to when the heart is in ventricular
contraction ? - ANSWER Systolic
What is the pressure in the arteries referred to when the heart is "resting" between
beats ? - ANSWER Diastolic
What is the threshold for diagnosed hypertension _____ / _____ mm Hg? - ANSWER
>90/>140
T or F Age related increase in blood pressure is seen among all individuals regardless of
lifestyle. - ANSWER False
In the US, what is the percent lifetime risk for developing hypertension for a person age
55 who is normotensive? - ANSWER 90%
High blood pressure or hypertension is also known by what other medical term? -
ANSWER
What might be the potential effect on blood pressure for an overweight person who lost
10kg? - ANSWER decrease by 16/11
T or F Hypertension is associated with long-term loss of cognitive ability as judged by
memory, problem solving, concentration and judgment. - ANSWER True
T or F Only about 30% of the population in the US is consuming less than 2,400 mg of
sodium per day according to NHANES data - ANSWER True
, T or F Hypertension can always be controlled with lifestyle alone and drugs are only
needed when a person has an unhealthy lifestyle. - ANSWER False
Define autoimmune disease - ANSWER Disease that arises from and directed against
the person's own tissues.
T or F Autoimmune disease afflicts women and men equally - ANSWER False
What how much more likely are women to get an autoimmune disease? - ANSWER 2.7x
T or F Even though rheumatoid arthritis can be painful and debilitating it is fortunate that
the condition does not shorten the life-span - ANSWER False
How much does Rheumatoid Arthritis affect life span? - ANSWER Decreased by 5-15
years
Where does MS predominate - Equatorial or Northern latitudes? ANSWER Northern
T or F Weight loss can help alleviate symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. ANSWER True
Using the Stages of Change model list the names of the five named stages from bottom
to top. ANSWER Precontemplation, Contemplation, Preparation, Action, and
maintenance
T or F 5% of the population is responsible for almost 90% of all health care spending. -
ANS False (5% for 50% of spending)
T or F Rising utilization rates have played a larger role than rising prices per unit of
service as a determinant of recent expenditure growth. - ANS FALSE (Raising prices
had higher role)
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