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Special Considerations for Hypertension in Elderly during Exercise

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What is the recommended action if a patient's BP reading is >180/>110?

Administer medication to lower BP
Proceed with exercise with close monitoring
Postpone exercise (correct)
Stop exercise and refer for further evaluation

Why is it recommended to use RPE instead of HR to measure exercise intensity in hypertension patients?

B-Blockers interfere with HR measurement (correct)
RPE is more specific to hypertension patients
RPE is more precise for exercise termination
HR is not accurate for exercise intensity

What is a concern for patients with hypertension during exercise?

Post-exercise hypotension and syncope (correct)
Increased BP variability
Decreased plasma volume
Improved thermoregulatory response

Why is it essential to use the correct cuff size for BP measurement?

To ensure accurate BP reading (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a symptom that warrants medical attention during exercise in hypertension patients?

Chest tightness or Angina (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended exercise intensity monitor for patients with Chronic Heart Failure?

Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential contraindication for contact sports in patients with AICD?

Contact sports themselves (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a complication of Cystic Fibrosis that increases the risk of developing diabetes?

Pancreatic scarring (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why does the body lose more water in Cystic Fibrosis patients?

Increased NaCl content in sweat (C) Signup and view all the answers

What type of exercises are more efficient for patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease?

Eccentric exercises (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it recommended to avoid Valsalva maneuver in exercise programming?

To avoid increased intrathoracic pressure (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a contraindication for exercise in patients with Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm?

AAA > 5 cm (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended Borg scale measurement for walking intensity in Peripheral Artery Disease patients?

3-4 of IC scale (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a relative contraindication for exercise in patients with Valvular Dysfunction?

Valsalva maneuver (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is an absolute contraindication for exercise in patients with Chronic Heart Failure?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers