Mr. Wilson has been coming to the clinic over a period of several months. During each visit, he has his blood pressure and other vital signs taken. The health care provider asked for the pulse pressure reading for the last three visits. Mr.
Wilson's last three blood pressure readings were 150/110; 155/105; and 158/100. Calculate Mr. Wilson's pulse
pressure for each visit. Is his blood pressure and pulse pressure within normal limits? Identify several health
concerns that could be causing this pulse pressure.

Which statement best describes the role of religion and culture in ancient medicine? religion and culture did not influence the types or treatments used; however, they did play a role in who was allowed to practice medicine. religious beliefs guided physicians to perform certain procedures; however, culture did not play a role in the way physicians worked or who could become a physician or a healer. religious beliefs often guided the diagnosis and treatment of disease; the culture often determined who could practice medicine and what procedures were appropriate. culture was the primary factor that determined who could be a physician and what types of diagnosis and treatment were used; religion was not important during this time period.