Question 1

The lipoprotein that carries cholesterol out from the liver to other parts of the body and leads to cholesterol deposits on the artery walls is

Accepted Answer

A) HDL. 
B) omega-3. 
C) LDL. 
D) triglyceride. 
A) HDL. 
B) omega-3. 
C) LDL. 
D) triglyceride.

Question 2

Which of the following statements about rheumatic fever is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) It affects mostly older adults. 
B) Its incidence has declined significantly in the U.S. 
C) It permanently damages the liver. 
D) It occurs because of untreated diabetes. 
A) It affects mostly older adults. 
B) Its incidence has declined significantly in the U.S. 
C) It permanently damages the liver. 
D) It occurs because of untreated diabetes.

Question 3

High uric acid levels in the blood may cause all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A) hypertension. 
B) gout. 
C) kidney stones. 
D) diabetes. 
A) hypertension. 
B) gout. 
C) kidney stones. 
D) diabetes.

Question 4

Which of the following combinations would place someone at greatest risk for cardiovascular disease?

Accepted Answer

A) low HDL and low LDL 
B) high HDL and high LDL 
C) low HDL and high LDL 
D) high HDL and low LDL 
A) low HDL and low LDL 
B) high HDL and high LDL 
C) low HDL and high LDL 
D) high HDL and low LDL

Question 5

African Americans have a high rate of cardiovascular disease because of all of the following factors EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) limited blood vessel dilation during the stress response. 
B) heightened sensitivity to salt. 
C) a diet high in calcium. 
D) high rates of hypertension. 
A) limited blood vessel dilation during the stress response. 
B) heightened sensitivity to salt. 
C) a diet high in calcium. 
D) high rates of hypertension.

Question 6

Which of the following statements about taking aspirin is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) It has an anticlotting effect. 
B) It decreases adhesiveness of platelets. 
C) It can affect blood cholesterol levels. 
D) It reduces inflammation. 
A) It has an anticlotting effect. 
B) It decreases adhesiveness of platelets. 
C) It can affect blood cholesterol levels. 
D) It reduces inflammation.

Question 7

Depressed people are more likely to smoke.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A stroke occurs when the blood supply to the brain is cut off.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Among the following treatment options for mild to moderate hypertension,which should be the LAST option tried,after the others have failed to produce an improvement?

Accepted Answer

A) weight loss 
B) regular exercise 
C) reduction of salt intake 
D) drug therapy 
A) weight loss 
B) regular exercise 
C) reduction of salt intake 
D) drug therapy

The lipoprotein that carries cholesterol out from the liver to other parts of the body and leads to cholesterol deposits on the artery walls is

Which of the following statements about rheumatic fever is TRUE?

High uric acid levels in the blood may cause all of the following except

Which of the following combinations would place someone at greatest risk for cardiovascular disease?

African Americans have a high rate of cardiovascular disease because of all of the following factors EXCEPT

Which of the following statements about taking aspirin is FALSE?

Depressed people are more likely to smoke.

A stroke occurs when the blood supply to the brain is cut off.

Among the following treatment options for mild to moderate hypertension,which should be the LAST option tried,after the others have failed to produce an improvement?

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Exam 15: Cardiovascular Health

The lipoprotein that carries cholesterol out from the liver to other parts of the body and leads to cholesterol deposits on the artery walls is

Which of the following statements about rheumatic fever is TRUE?

High uric acid levels in the blood may cause all of the following except

Which of the following combinations would place someone at greatest risk for cardiovascular disease?

African Americans have a high rate of cardiovascular disease because of all of the following factors EXCEPT

Which of the following statements about taking aspirin is FALSE?

Depressed people are more likely to smoke.

A stroke occurs when the blood supply to the brain is cut off.

Among the following treatment options for mild to moderate hypertension,which should be the LAST option tried,after the others have failed to produce an improvement?

Taking Charge of Your Health

Stress: The Constant Challenge

Psychological Health

Intimate Relationships and Communication

Sex and Your Body

Contraception

Abortion

Pregnancy and Childbirth

Drug Misuse and Addiction

Alcohol Misuse and Alcoholism

Tobacco Use

Nutrition Basics

Exercise for Health and Fitness

Weight Management

Cancer

Immunity and Infection

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Environmental Health

Conventional and Complementary Medicine

Personal Safety

Aging: A Vital Process

Dying and Death

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