#february2020mccqe1
A 49-year-old man presents to the clinic for a health maintenance visit. He has a family history of type 2 DM. His medical history is significant for gastroesophageal reflux disease, for which he takes omeprazole and over-the-counter antacids. He smokes one pack of cigarettes per day and drinks an average of two beers per night. The patient’s body mass index is 32 kg/ m2. Which of the following most greatly reduce(s) the patient’s risk of future coronary artery disease, renal failure, and retinopathy?
(A) Alcohol avoidance
(B) Daily multivitamin
(C) Diet rich in fruit and vegetables
(D) Smoking cessation
(E) Weight loss and exercise
A 49-year-old man presents to the clinic for a health maintenance visit. He has a family history of type 2 DM. His medical history is significant for gastroesophageal reflux disease, for which he takes omeprazole and over-the-counter antacids. He smokes one pack of cigarettes per day and drinks an average of two beers per night. The patient’s body mass index is 32 kg/ m2. Which of the following most greatly reduce(s) the patient’s risk of future coronary artery disease, renal failure, and retinopathy?
(A) Alcohol avoidance
(B) Daily multivitamin
(C) Diet rich in fruit and vegetables
(D) Smoking cessation
(E) Weight loss and exercise
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