Recent myocardial infarction
A 58-year-old man is diagnosed with Barrett’s esophagus after an endoscopy. He has no known allergies. Which of the following medications is MOST appropriate to treat this patient’s disorder?
Omeprazole
Ranitidine
An antacid
None of the above
· Question 99
Larry, age 66, is a smoker with hyperlipidemia and hypertension. He is 6 months post-MI. To prevent reinfarction, the most important behavior change that he can make is to:
Quit smoking
Maintain aggressive hypertension therapy
Stick to a low-fat, low-sodium diet
Continue with his exercise program
· Question 100
Risk factors for acute arterial insufficiency include which of the following?
Recent myocardial infarction
Atrial fibrillation
Atherosclerosis
All of the above
· Question 101
Impetigo and folliculitis are usually successfully treated with:
Systemic antibiotics
Topical antibiotics
Topical steroid creams
Cleansing and debridement