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Based on the patient's history and current condition, what is the most appropriate action to take at this time?
Based on the patient's history and current condition, what is the most appropriate action to take at this time?
- Order a 24-hour Holter monitor to assess for cardiac arrhythmias
- Order a carotid ultrasound to assess for carotid artery stenosis (correct)
- Order an echocardiogram to assess for structural heart disease
- Order a CT scan of the head to assess for intracranial pathology
What is the patient's current BMI?
What is the patient's current BMI?
- 29 kg/m2
- 31 kg/m2
- 27 kg/m2 (correct)
- 25 kg/m2
What is the patient's blood pressure?
What is the patient's blood pressure?
- 125/78 mm Hg (correct)
- 120/80 mm Hg
- 115/70 mm Hg
- 130/90 mm Hg
What is the patient's cholesterol level?
What is the patient's cholesterol level?
What is the patient's current medication regimen?
What is the patient's current medication regimen?