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Samuel is going to the dentist for some work and must take endocarditis prophylaxis because of his history of:

ST-segment elevation in leads I and aVL indicates which type of infarction?

Terry, a 42-year-old black man who just moved into the area, comes into the clinic for a new client visit. He brings his medical records from his previous health care provider; the records show a blood pressure of 140/104 mm Hg on 2 separate occasions. Recent laboratory tests (complete blood count, chemistry profile, urinalysis, and thyroid-stimulating hormone) are normal. A recent electrocardiogram shows normal sinus rhythm with left ventricular hypertrophy. He denies any medical problems and tells you he has never been diagnosed with hypertension. He is not taking any medications, does not smoke, and drinks about 2 beers a day. He is currently unemployed. His blood pressure today is 150/110 mm Hg. Your next step would be to: 

What is the most important question to ask when a client presents with chest pain?

The apex of the heart is located at:

ST-segment elevation in leads I and aVL indicates which type of infarction?

Which of the following usually indicates hyperlipidemia in an adult?

April, age 50, presents with soft, raised, yellow plaques on her eyelids at the inner canthi. She is concerned that they may be cancerous skin lesions. You tell her that they are probably

The apex of the heart is located at:

Which heart sound is associated with decreased elasticity of the left ventricle in left ventricular hypertrophy?