Question 1

Atherosclerosis is an inflammatory disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The hallmark of which form of cardiomyopathy is a disproportionate thickening of the interventricular septum?

Accepted Answer

A) Dystrophic 
B) Hypertrophic 
C) Restrictive 
D) Dilated 
A) Dystrophic 
B) Hypertrophic 
C) Restrictive 
D) Dilated

Question 3

Acute rheumatic fever can develop only as a sequel to pharyngeal infection by group A beta-streptococcus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Match the descriptions with the corresponding terms.
-Results in muscular subaortic stenosis

Accepted Answer

A) Restrictive cardiomyopathy 
B) Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy 
C) Dilated cardiomyopathy 
A) Restrictive cardiomyopathy 
B) Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy 
C) Dilated cardiomyopathy

Question 5

What is the most common cardiac disorder associated with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) resulting from myocarditis and infective endocarditis?

Accepted Answer

A) Inflammatory cardiomyopathy 
B) Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy 
C) Dilated cardiomyopathy 
D) Restrictive cardiomyopathy 
A) Inflammatory cardiomyopathy 
B) Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy 
C) Dilated cardiomyopathy 
D) Restrictive cardiomyopathy

Question 6

What alteration occurs in injured endothelial cells that contributes to atherosclerosis?

Accepted Answer

A) They release toxic oxygen radicals that oxidize low-density lipoproteins (LDLs). 
B) They are unable to make the normal amount of vasodilating cytokines. 
C) They produce an increased amount of antithrombotic cytokines. 
D) They develop a hypersensitivity to homocysteine and lipids. 
A) They release toxic oxygen radicals that oxidize low-density lipoproteins (LDLs). 
B) They are unable to make the normal amount of vasodilating cytokines. 
C) They produce an increased amount of antithrombotic cytokines. 
D) They develop a hypersensitivity to homocysteine and lipids.

Question 7

The pulsus paradoxus that occurs as a result of pericardial effusion is significant because it reflects the impairment of the:

Accepted Answer

A) diastolic filling pressures of the right ventricle and reduction of blood volume in both ventricles. 
B) blood ejected from the right atria and reduction of blood volume in the right ventricle. 
C) blood ejected from the left atria and reduction of blood volume in the left ventricle. 
D) diastolic filling pressures of the left ventricle and reduction of blood volume in all four heart chambers. 
A) diastolic filling pressures of the right ventricle and reduction of blood volume in both ventricles. 
B) blood ejected from the right atria and reduction of blood volume in the right ventricle. 
C) blood ejected from the left atria and reduction of blood volume in the left ventricle. 
D) diastolic filling pressures of the left ventricle and reduction of blood volume in all four heart chambers.

Exam 30: Alterations of Cardiovascular Function

Atherosclerosis is an inflammatory disease.

The hallmark of which form of cardiomyopathy is a disproportionate thickening of the interventricular septum?

Acute rheumatic fever can develop only as a sequel to pharyngeal infection by group A beta-streptococcus.

Match the descriptions with the corresponding terms. -Results in muscular subaortic stenosis

What is the most common cardiac disorder associated with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) resulting from myocarditis and infective endocarditis?

What alteration occurs in injured endothelial cells that contributes to atherosclerosis?

The pulsus paradoxus that occurs as a result of pericardial effusion is significant because it reflects the impairment of the:

Cellular Biology

Altered Cellular and Tissue Biology

The Cellular Environment: Fluids and Electrolytes, Acids and Bases

Genes and Genetic Diseases

Genes, Environment, and Common Diseases

Innate Immunity: Inflammation

Adaptive Immunity

Alterations in Immunity and Inflammation

Infection

Stress and Disease

Biology, Clinical Manifestations, and Treatment of Cancer

Cancer Epidemiology

Cancer in Children

Structure and Function of the Neurologic System

Pain, Temperature Regulation, Sleep, and Sensory Function

Alterations in Cognitive Systems, Cerebral Hemodynamics and Motor Function

Disorders of the Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems and the Neuromuscular Junction

Neurobiology of Schizophrenia, Mood Disorders, and Anxiety Disorders

Alterations of Neurologic Function in Children

Mechanisms of Hormonal Regulation

Alterations of Hormonal Regulation

Structure and Function of the Reproductive System

Alterations of the Reproductive Systems

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Structure and Function of the Hematologic System

Alterations of Erythrocyte Function

Alterations of Leukocyte, Lymphoid, and Hemostatic Function

Alterations of Hematologic Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems

Alterations of Cardiovascular Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Pulmonary System

Alterations of Pulmonary Function

Alterations of Pulmonary Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Renal and Urologic Systems

Alterations of Renal and Urinary Tract Function

Alterations of Renal and Urinary Tract Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Digestive System

Alterations of Digestive Function

Alterations of Digestive Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System

Alterations of Musculoskeletal Function

Alterations of Musculoskeletal Function in Children

Structure, Function, and Disorders of the Integument

Alterations of the Integument in Children

Shock, Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome, and Burns in Adult

Shock, Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome, and Burns in Children

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