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Which is most appropriate for initial treatment of claudication? Warfarin (coumadin) Vasodilating agents Chelation Regular exercise Ref: Santilli et al, Amer Family Physician 1996;53(4): 1245-53 During a health maintenance exam, a 54 year old smoker states he is taking beta carotene because it was recommended by a local health food store specializing in natural supplements. He asks what you recommend with regard to this supplement. He should not take the beta carotene. Although beta carotene has not been proven beneficial, there is no harm in taking it. Beta carotene supplementation has been shown to prevent lung cancer. Beta carotene supplementation has been shown to decrease coronary artery disease. He should not take the beta carotene. Although beta carotene has not been proven beneficial, there is no harm in taking it. Beta carotene supplementation has been shown to prevent lung cancer. Beta carotene supplementation has been shown to decrease coronary artery disease. The Beta-Carotene RetinolEfficacy Trial was terminatedprematurely because of a significant increase in lung cancer mortality insignificant increase in CAD. Ref: Adams McBride: Amer Fam Physician 1999;60(3):895-904 You are chief of staff of a smallcommunity hospital. The head of your ED wants to develop a protocol for use of tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) for stroke victims. Which is the #1 reason a specific stroke team program would have little impact on community health? The use of tPA increases short-term mortality. The use so tPA does not reduce long-term disability. MRI scanning would not be available within 3 hours. Very few patients would be eligible for tPA even if a stroke team and protocol were in place. It is often difficult to obtain tPA within 3 hours. The use of tPA increases short-term mortality. The use so tPA does not reduce long-term disability. MRI scanning would not be available within 3 hours. Very few patients would be eligible for t