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What does angina represent?
What does angina represent?
- A skin condition
- A lung infection
- A type of heart surgery
- A symptom of coronary artery disease (correct)
How is Body Mass Index (BMI) calculated?
How is Body Mass Index (BMI) calculated?
- By dividing weight by height squared (correct)
- By adding weight and height
- By multiplying weight and height
- By dividing weight by height
What is the purpose of an epidural?
What is the purpose of an epidural?
- To provide pain relief or anesthesia in a specific body region (correct)
- To help with vision issues
- To treat skin conditions
- To assist in breathing problems
How is hypertension defined?
How is hypertension defined?
What does incontinence refer to?
What does incontinence refer to?
What does the term 'intravenous' indicate?
What does the term 'intravenous' indicate?
What does 'malignant' refer to in medical terms?
What does 'malignant' refer to in medical terms?
What is a characteristic of angina pain?
What is a characteristic of angina pain?
If a person has a BMI of 25, what does this suggest about their weight?
If a person has a BMI of 25, what does this suggest about their weight?
'Hypertension' is typically defined as a blood pressure reading above what values?
'Hypertension' is typically defined as a blood pressure reading above what values?
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Angina
- Represents chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart muscles.
- Characterized by a feeling of pressure, squeezing, or heaviness in the chest.
Body Mass Index (BMI)
- Calculated by dividing a person's weight in kilograms by the square of their height in meters (kg/m²).
- A BMI of 25 suggests the individual is overweight, indicating potential health risks.
Epidural
- An epidural is a medical procedure that involves injecting anesthetic into the epidural space of the spinal cord.
- Primarily used for pain relief during labor and surgeries.
Hypertension
- Defined as a condition where blood pressure readings are consistently above 130/80 mmHg.
- Associated with increased risk of heart disease and stroke if left untreated.
Incontinence
- Refers to the inability to control urination or bowel movements, leading to accidental leakage.
Intravenous
- Indicates a method of delivering fluids or medication directly into a vein.
- Commonly used for hydration, nutrient delivery, and rapid administration of drugs.
Malignant
- In medical terms, 'malignant' describes a severe and progressively worsening condition, often associated with cancerous tumors.
- Malignant tumors can invade nearby tissues and spread to other parts of the body.
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