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Blood Pressure Monitor

A sphygmomanometer is a medical device used to measure blood pressure. It consists of three main components: an inflatable cuff, a pressure gauge, and a mechanism for inflating and deflating the cuff.
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Pharmacist, discusses blood pressure monitors.
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True/False - Quiz: Do You Understand Obesity?

Quiz: Do You Understand Obesity?

Test your knowledge by answering the following questions:

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Diabetes is associated with obesity.

Explanation:

Many medical problems such as diabetes, stroke and heart attacks are associated with being overweight or obese.

1

A BMI over 25 is considered obese.

Explanation:

A Body Mass Index (BMI) between 25 and 29.9 is considered overweight. BMI is a statistical measurement of your height and weight. A BMI of 30 or more is considered obese.

2

Going on a crash diet can lower the metabolism.

Explanation:

Muscle mass effects the metabolic rate. Crash diets can cause muscle loss which can slow the metabolism.

3

There are medication options for people with obesity.

Explanation:

Yes, commonly prescribed weight loss medications include orlistat, phentermine, buproprion and naltrexone. These medications may be prescribed when other lifestyle changes have not proven effective.

4

Sleep habits are not associated with obesity.

Explanation:

Sleep habits are associated with obesity. Other common reasons include consuming too many calories, leading a sedentary lifestyle, and certain medications.

What is a Blood Pressure Monitor

There are indeed various types of blood pressure monitors available on the market. These monitors are used to measure blood pressure, which is an important indicator of cardiovascular health. Let's go over the three types you mentioned:

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