Exam 27: Cardiovascular Diseases

Ms. Leland is discharged from the hospital and returns for her follow-up appointment reporting continued severe constipation. What is likely contributing to her constipation?

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Ideally, thrombolytic drugs should be used within ____ hours following an ischemic stroke.

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The main source of trans fat in baked goods is ____.

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Elevated levels of the amino acid ________ impairs endothelial cell function in the heart, thereby increasing the risk for atherosclerosis.

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Question 4

Which dietary intervention would be most successful in reducing sodium intake?

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Question 5

Hypertension caused by a known physical or metabolic disorder is termed ____ hypertension.

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Question 6

Which medication reduces blood pressure by promoting vasodilation?

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Question 7

What is the term for the accumulation of fatty deposits, smooth muscle cells, and fibrous connective tissue in the walls of blood vessels?

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Question 8

Dietary strategies for improving hypertension includes decreasing intake of foods containing and increasing intake of foods containing _.

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Question 9

Monica is extremely weak following a bone marrow transplant to treat her cancer. She is anxious to regain her independence. Which item may help her drink beverages?

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Question 10

What feeding intervention would be most appropriate for a patient with impaired vision

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Question 11

Match each word or phrase with the most appropriate definition or explanation.

causes damage when bleeding within the brain destroys or compresses brain tissue

heart failure

an abnormal particle, like a blood clot or air bubble, that travels in the blood

ischemic stroke

failure of the heart to pump adequate blood, resulting in fluid congestion in tissues and veins leading to the heart

embolism

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causes damage when bleeding within the brain destroys or compresses brain tissue

an abnormal particle, like a blood clot or air bubble, that travels in the blood

failure of the heart to pump adequate blood, resulting in fluid congestion in tissues and veins leading to the heart

temporary reduction in blood flow to the brain, which causes temporary symptoms that vary depending on the part of the brain affected

condition caused by ischemia in the heart muscle that results in discomfort or dull pain in the chest region; the pain often radiates to the left shoulder and arm, or to the back, neck, and lower jaw

inadequate blood supply to tissues due to obstructed blood flow through arteries

abnormal enlargement or bulging of a blood vessel (usually an artery) caused by damage to or weakness in the blood vessel wall

an abnormal accumulation of fatty deposits, smooth muscle cells, and fibrous connective tissue in blood vessels

severe malnutrition associated with heart failure that causes weight loss and tissue wasting

the formation or presence of a blood clot in vessels

the obstruction of a blood vessel by an embolus, causing sudden tissue death

sudden tissue death caused by blockages of blood vessels that feed the heart muscle

an injury to brain tissue due to disturbed blood flow through arteries that supply blood to the brain

a blood clot formed within a blood vessel that remains attached to its place of origin

causes injury when blood flow within brain tissue is obstructed

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Question 12

Which condition has been identified as a nonmodifiable contributing risk factor for hypertension?

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Question 13

List four feeding-related problems and describe corresponding interventions.

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Question 14

What type of physical activity would provide the greatest benefits in lowering risk factors for CHD?

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Question 15

Martha has been advised to limit trans fats in her diet. Which snack food would most likely be excluded?

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Question 16

The term for severe malnutrition characterized by significant weight loss and tissue wasting associated with end-stage heart failure is ____.

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Question 17

The most common cause of aneurysms (abnormal dilation of blood vessels) is ____.

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Question 18

Which of the following lipoproteins becomes oxidized before they are engulfed by macrophages?

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Question 19

Which blood pressure reading is indicative of prehypertension?

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Exam 27: Cardiovascular Diseases

Ms. Leland is discharged from the hospital and returns for her follow-up appointment reporting continued severe constipation. What is likely contributing to her constipation?

Ideally, thrombolytic drugs should be used within ____ hours following an ischemic stroke.

The main source of trans fat in baked goods is ____.

Elevated levels of the amino acid ________ impairs endothelial cell function in the heart, thereby increasing the risk for atherosclerosis.

Which dietary intervention would be most successful in reducing sodium intake?

Hypertension caused by a known physical or metabolic disorder is termed ____ hypertension.

Which medication reduces blood pressure by promoting vasodilation?

What is the term for the accumulation of fatty deposits, smooth muscle cells, and fibrous connective tissue in the walls of blood vessels?

Dietary strategies for improving hypertension includes decreasing intake of foods containing ______ and increasing intake of foods containing _______.

Monica is extremely weak following a bone marrow transplant to treat her cancer. She is anxious to regain her independence. Which item may help her drink beverages?

What feeding intervention would be most appropriate for a patient with impaired vision

Which condition has been identified as a nonmodifiable contributing risk factor for hypertension?

List four feeding-related problems and describe corresponding interventions.

What type of physical activity would provide the greatest benefits in lowering risk factors for CHD?

Martha has been advised to limit trans fats in her diet. Which snack food would most likely be excluded?

The term for severe malnutrition characterized by significant weight loss and tissue wasting associated with end-stage heart failure is ____.

The most common cause of aneurysms (abnormal dilation of blood vessels) is ____.

Which of the following lipoproteins becomes oxidized before they are engulfed by macrophages?

Which blood pressure reading is indicative of prehypertension?

An Overview of Nutrition

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion, Absorption, and Transport

The Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starches, and Fibers

The Lipids: Triglycerides, Phospholipids, and Sterols

Protein: Amino Acids

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management: Overweight, Obesity, and Underweight

The Water-Soluble Vitamins: B Vitamins and Vitamin C

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins: A, D, E, and K

Water and the Major Minerals

The Trace Minerals

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence

Life Cycle Nutrition: Adulthood and the Later Years

Nutrition Care and Assessment

Nutrition Intervention

Medications, Diet-Drug Interactions, and Herbal Products

Enteral Nutrition Support

Parenteral Nutrition Support

Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders

Lower Gastrointestinal Disorders

Liver Disease and Gallstones

Diabetes Mellitus

Kidney Diseases

Cancer and Hiv Infection

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Dietary strategies for improving hypertension includes decreasing intake of foods containing and increasing intake of foods containing _.