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Mr. Fleming Blacklung is a 64 year old, white, male (BTW, we just call him Flem). He is 5’10” tall and 172 pounds. He takes beta-blocker medication for hypertension. Mr. Blacklung has recently been diagnosed with a stable form of angina. He also has Type 2 diabetes. Flem has been a 2 pack a day smoker since he was 19 years old. He has not worked or exercised for 12 years, since he received total disability employment status for a back injury sustained at work. Flem has begun to experience pain in his right calf when walking. Mr. Blacklung’s family physician has referred him to you for evaluation for an exercise program since he is not sure what to do with him regarding any exercise recommendations. Yes or No? According to ACSM guidelines, before beginning any moderate intensity exercise program, you should require Mr . Blacklung to receive medical clearance. Yes, he should receive medical clearance No, medical clearance is not necessary