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source of error
bingousmle - 06-20-10 07:14
A 49-year-old female with established hypertension returns to the clinic for follow-up. She has been monitoring her blood pressure at home using an automated device with an arm cuff. Which of the following is not a potential cause of inaccurate BP readings?
A. Use of a cuff that is smaller than recommended
B. Taking of two blood pressure measurements in succession in the same arm
C. Measurement of blood pressure in the right arm only
D. Measurement of blood pressure with the arm held in front of the body at
shoulder height
E. Consumption of caffeine 15 minutes prior to measurement
bingousmle - 06-20-10 07:14
A 49-year-old female with established hypertension returns to the clinic for follow-up. She has been monitoring her blood pressure at home using an automated device with an arm cuff. Which of the following is not a potential cause of inaccurate BP readings?
A. Use of a cuff that is smaller than recommended
B. Taking of two blood pressure measurements in succession in the same arm
C. Measurement of blood pressure in the right arm only
D. Measurement of blood pressure with the arm held in front of the body at
shoulder height
E. Consumption of caffeine 15 minutes prior to measurement
The correct answer and explanation will be available after you answer.
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Re: source of error babbu5508 - 06-20-10 12:55 My answer is: e.
E. Consumption of caffeine 15 minutes prior to measurement..i dont think caffeine might have such rapid effects....
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Re: source of error
bingousmle - 06-30-10 17:30 My answer is: b.
a proper history should be elicted during the office visit so that potential errors are notified and corrective measures taken to avoid unnecessary administration of pharmacotherapy
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Re: source of error sudha2015 - 04-08-11 07:24 Taking of two blood pressure measurements in succession in the same arm
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