A patient had a sudden drop of 20mmHg in systolic pressure and 10mmHg in a diastolic pressure when the patient moves from a lying to sitting to a standing position. What is this called?
A. Hypotension
B. Orthostatic hypotension
C. Hypertension
D. None of the above
Select your answer:
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Sports Medicine › ViewWhich organization is responsible for the accreditation of collegiate programs?
A. National Education Association
B. Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
C. American Medical Association
D. National Board of Medical Examiners
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Is an art and science that results from the synthesis of scientific knowledge, clinical experience, intuition, and common sense.
A. Treatment planning
B. Detection
C. Diagnosis
D. Diagnosis and treatment planning