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An abnormally slow heartbeat is known as:
 a. ventricular flutter.
  b. bradycardia.
  c. ventricular fibrillation.
  d. tachycardia.

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The normal heartbeat in an adult is between:
 a. 5070 beats/minute.
  b. 7090 beats/minute.
  c. 50100 beats/minute.
  d. 80100 beats/minute.

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Which statement about congestive heart failure is correct?
 a. Blood and fluid collects in the lower extremities.
  b. Blood and fluid collects in the lungs.
  c. It claims some 50,000 lives per year.
  d. all of these choices

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Which group of people stands the greatest risk of developing hypertension?
 a. African Americans
  b. Asian Americans
  c. Irish Americans
  d. Native Americans

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The risk of developing hypertension is most accurately stated by which of the following?
 a. The risk increases with age.
  b. Until age 55, men are at higher risk than women.
  c. At age 75, women begin to incur greater risks.
  d. all of these choices

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