Chapter 3 Preexercise Evaluation

Appropriate components of the physical examination may include the following:

Body weight; in many instances determination of body mass index, waist girth, and/or body composition (percent body fat) is desirable
Apical pulse rate and rhythm (measure of cardiac function that is completed by placing a stethoscope at the apex of the h

Blood Pressure Meds:

Diuretics
Beta-blockers:
ACE inhibitors:
Calcium channel blockers:

Diuretics

rid excess salt (-thiazide)

Beta-blockers:

reduce workload on heart

ACE inhibitors:

: helps vasodilation

Calcium channel blockers:

prevents Ca2+ from entering smooth muscle cells

The relationship between BP and risk for cardiovascular events is _____, _______ and ______

continuous, consistent, and independent of other risk factors.

Lifestyle modification is the cornerstone of antihypertensive therapy:
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- PA
- Weight reduction (if needed)
- DASH eating plan (i.e., a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy products with a reduced content of saturated and total fat), dietary sodium reduction (no more than 2 g sodium � d?1)
- Moderation of alcoho

Classification of LDL
Optimal
near optimal
borderline high
high
very high

Optimal <100
near optimal 100-129
borderline high 130-159
high 160-189
very high >190

Classification levels of Total cholesterol
desirable
borderline high
high

desirable <200
borderline high 200-239
high > 240

Classification level of HDL cholesterol
Low
High

low <40
high >60

Classification of triglycerides
Normal
borderline high
high
very high

Normal < 150
borderline high 150-199
high 200-499
very high >500

Pulmonary function testing with spirometry is recommended for all smokers ___ yr and in any individual presenting with:
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>45
Dyspnea (shortness of breath)
Chronic cough
Wheezing
Excessive mucus production

Forced expiratory volume (FEV) measures

how much air a person can exhale during a forced breath

Forced vital capacity (FVC)-

the total amount of air exhaled during the FEV test

______ represents the proportion of a person's vital capacity that they are able to expire in the first second of forced expiration to the full vital capacity. Normal values are approximately __%; COPD is <___%

Forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1.0)
80%
COPD <70%

Forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1.0) The FEV1.0/FVC is diminished with ______ disease such as _____,_____, _____, ____
However, it remains normal with_____ _____ (e.g., kyphoscoliosis, neuromuscular disease, pulmonary fibrosis, other interstiti

The FEV1.0/FVC is diminished with obstructive airway diseases (e.g., asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [COPD]).
restrictive disorders

Explicit instructions for participants before exercise testing increase test validity and data accuracy.
-Participants should refrain from _______ within ___ h of testing.
-Participants should
- Clothing should be ____

Participants should refrain from ingesting food, alcohol, or caffeine or using tobacco products within 3 h of testing.
-Participants should be rested for the assessment, avoiding significant exertion or exercise on the day of the assessment.
Clothing shou