Question 1

Varicose veins occur most commonly in the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Large veins in the arms. 
B)  Greater and lesser saphenous veins. 
C)  Small veins in the upper thighs. 
D)  Small arterioles of the lower legs. 
A)  Large veins in the arms. 
B)  Greater and lesser saphenous veins. 
C)  Small veins in the upper thighs. 
D)  Small arterioles of the lower legs. B

Question 2

Persistent elevated blood pressure that develops without apparent cause is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Pulmonary hypertension. 
B)  Renal hypertension. 
C)  Essential hypertension. 
D)  Portal hypertension. 
A)  Pulmonary hypertension. 
B)  Renal hypertension. 
C)  Essential hypertension. 
D)  Portal hypertension. C

Question 3

Match the terms with their definitions.
-Dilatation

Accepted Answer

A) Pinpoint hemorrhagic spots on the skin 
B) Drugs to relax and expand blood vessels 
C) Capillaries in the villus of the small intestine 
D) Immature form of RBCs 
E) Tissue related to the blood cells in bone marrow
F)Inflammation of the lymph vessels
G)Fluid in pericardium compresses the heart
H)Abnormal heart sound heard on auscultation
I)Large bone marrow cell with multiple nuclei
J)Difficult breathing
K)Resets heart's rhythm to normal sinus
L)Expansion of an organ or vessel
M)Inflammation of connective tissue
N)Of unknown cause
O)An escape of fluid 
A) Pinpoint hemorrhagic spots on the skin 
B) Drugs to relax and expand blood vessels 
C) Capillaries in the villus of the small intestine 
D) Immature form of RBCs 
E) Tissue related to the blood cells in bone marrow
F)Inflammation of the lymph vessels
G)Fluid in pericardium compresses the heart
H)Abnormal heart sound heard on auscultation
I)Large bone marrow cell with multiple nuclei
J)Difficult breathing
K)Resets heart's rhythm to normal sinus
L)Expansion of an organ or vessel
M)Inflammation of connective tissue
N)Of unknown cause
O)An escape of fluid L

Question 4

Which of the following is not an etiologic factor of iron deficiency anemia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Menorrhagia 
B)  Gastrointestinal bleeding 
C)  Breastfeeding 
D)  Hypertension 
A)  Menorrhagia 
B)  Gastrointestinal bleeding 
C)  Breastfeeding 
D)  Hypertension

Question 5

The classic symptom of myocardial infarction is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Severe and periodic dyspnea. 
B)  Crushing chest pain radiating to the left arm, neck, and jaw. 
C)  Diastolic pressure greater than 90 mm Hg. 
D)  Systolic pressure greater than 180 mm Hg. 
A)  Severe and periodic dyspnea. 
B)  Crushing chest pain radiating to the left arm, neck, and jaw. 
C)  Diastolic pressure greater than 90 mm Hg. 
D)  Systolic pressure greater than 180 mm Hg.

Question 6

Thrombophlebitis may be caused by:

Accepted Answer

A)  Infection. 
B)  Trauma. 
C)  Prolonged immobility. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Infection. 
B)  Trauma. 
C)  Prolonged immobility. 
D)  All of the above

Question 7

Megaloblasts are found in:

Accepted Answer

A)  Iron deficiency anemia. 
B)  Pernicious anemia. 
C)  Folic acid deficiency anemia. 
D)  Aplastic anemia. 
A)  Iron deficiency anemia. 
B)  Pernicious anemia. 
C)  Folic acid deficiency anemia. 
D)  Aplastic anemia.

Question 8

Valvular stenosis is when the opening of a valve is too large.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Match the terms with their definitions.
-Cardiac tamponade

Accepted Answer

A) Pinpoint hemorrhagic spots on the skin 
B) Drugs to relax and expand blood vessels 
C) Capillaries in the villus of the small intestine 
D) Immature form of RBCs 
E) Tissue related to the blood cells in bone marrow
F)Inflammation of the lymph vessels
G)Fluid in pericardium compresses the heart
H)Abnormal heart sound heard on auscultation
I)Large bone marrow cell with multiple nuclei
J)Difficult breathing
K)Resets heart's rhythm to normal sinus
L)Expansion of an organ or vessel
M)Inflammation of connective tissue
N)Of unknown cause
O)An escape of fluid 
A) Pinpoint hemorrhagic spots on the skin 
B) Drugs to relax and expand blood vessels 
C) Capillaries in the villus of the small intestine 
D) Immature form of RBCs 
E) Tissue related to the blood cells in bone marrow
F)Inflammation of the lymph vessels
G)Fluid in pericardium compresses the heart
H)Abnormal heart sound heard on auscultation
I)Large bone marrow cell with multiple nuclei
J)Difficult breathing
K)Resets heart's rhythm to normal sinus
L)Expansion of an organ or vessel
M)Inflammation of connective tissue
N)Of unknown cause
O)An escape of fluid

Question 10

In women, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, and shortness of breath could indicate:

Accepted Answer

A)  Hypertension. 
B)  Atherosclerosis. 
C)  Myocardial infarction. 
D)  Congestive heart failure. 
A)  Hypertension. 
B)  Atherosclerosis. 
C)  Myocardial infarction. 
D)  Congestive heart failure.

Question 11

Congestive heart failure is a condition in which the heart's pumping ability is impaired and cannot meet the needs of the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Angina pectoris:

Accepted Answer

A)  Is a signal that the heart is not getting enough blood and oxygen. 
B)  Is not considered a medical emergency. 
C)  Usually lasts more than 30 minutes. 
D)  Causes mild, aching chest pain. 
A)  Is a signal that the heart is not getting enough blood and oxygen. 
B)  Is not considered a medical emergency. 
C)  Usually lasts more than 30 minutes. 
D)  Causes mild, aching chest pain.

Question 13

Mortality from myocardial infarction is highest:

Accepted Answer

A)  Within the first hour. 
B)  After angioplasty. 
C)  After 48 hours. 
D)  When treatment is started immediately. 
A)  Within the first hour. 
B)  After angioplasty. 
C)  After 48 hours. 
D)  When treatment is started immediately.

Question 14

Match the terms with their definitions.
-Effusion

Accepted Answer

A) Pinpoint hemorrhagic spots on the skin 
B) Drugs to relax and expand blood vessels 
C) Capillaries in the villus of the small intestine 
D) Immature form of RBCs 
E) Tissue related to the blood cells in bone marrow
F)Inflammation of the lymph vessels
G)Fluid in pericardium compresses the heart
H)Abnormal heart sound heard on auscultation
I)Large bone marrow cell with multiple nuclei
J)Difficult breathing
K)Resets heart's rhythm to normal sinus
L)Expansion of an organ or vessel
M)Inflammation of connective tissue
N)Of unknown cause
O)An escape of fluid 
A) Pinpoint hemorrhagic spots on the skin 
B) Drugs to relax and expand blood vessels 
C) Capillaries in the villus of the small intestine 
D) Immature form of RBCs 
E) Tissue related to the blood cells in bone marrow
F)Inflammation of the lymph vessels
G)Fluid in pericardium compresses the heart
H)Abnormal heart sound heard on auscultation
I)Large bone marrow cell with multiple nuclei
J)Difficult breathing
K)Resets heart's rhythm to normal sinus
L)Expansion of an organ or vessel
M)Inflammation of connective tissue
N)Of unknown cause
O)An escape of fluid

Question 15

Myocarditis is an inflammation of the cardiac muscle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Match the terms with their definitions.
-Bruit

Accepted Answer

A) Pinpoint hemorrhagic spots on the skin 
B) Drugs to relax and expand blood vessels 
C) Capillaries in the villus of the small intestine 
D) Immature form of RBCs 
E) Tissue related to the blood cells in bone marrow
F)Inflammation of the lymph vessels
G)Fluid in pericardium compresses the heart
H)Abnormal heart sound heard on auscultation
I)Large bone marrow cell with multiple nuclei
J)Difficult breathing
K)Resets heart's rhythm to normal sinus
L)Expansion of an organ or vessel
M)Inflammation of connective tissue
N)Of unknown cause
O)An escape of fluid 
A) Pinpoint hemorrhagic spots on the skin 
B) Drugs to relax and expand blood vessels 
C) Capillaries in the villus of the small intestine 
D) Immature form of RBCs 
E) Tissue related to the blood cells in bone marrow
F)Inflammation of the lymph vessels
G)Fluid in pericardium compresses the heart
H)Abnormal heart sound heard on auscultation
I)Large bone marrow cell with multiple nuclei
J)Difficult breathing
K)Resets heart's rhythm to normal sinus
L)Expansion of an organ or vessel
M)Inflammation of connective tissue
N)Of unknown cause
O)An escape of fluid

Question 17

Diastole is the contraction phase of the heart.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Complications of myocardial infarction may include:

Accepted Answer

A)  Arrhythmias and congestive heart failure. 
B)  Cardiogenic shock and mitral regurgitation. 
C)  Ventricular aneurysm. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Arrhythmias and congestive heart failure. 
B)  Cardiogenic shock and mitral regurgitation. 
C)  Ventricular aneurysm. 
D)  All of the above

Question 19

Coronary artery disease is the weakening of the coronary arteries due to age.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The following test is used for diagnosing myocarditis:

Accepted Answer

A)  ECG and echocardiogram. 
B)  Stress ECG. 
C)  Biopsy. 
D)  Both A and C 
A)  ECG and echocardiogram. 
B)  Stress ECG. 
C)  Biopsy. 
D)  Both A and C

Varicose veins occur most commonly in the:

Persistent elevated blood pressure that develops without apparent cause is:

Match the terms with their definitions. -Dilatation

Which of the following is not an etiologic factor of iron deficiency anemia?

The classic symptom of myocardial infarction is:

Thrombophlebitis may be caused by:

Megaloblasts are found in:

Valvular stenosis is when the opening of a valve is too large.

Match the terms with their definitions. -Cardiac tamponade

In women, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, and shortness of breath could indicate:

Congestive heart failure is a condition in which the heart's pumping ability is impaired and cannot meet the needs of the body.

Angina pectoris:

Mortality from myocardial infarction is highest:

Match the terms with their definitions. -Effusion

Myocarditis is an inflammation of the cardiac muscle.

Match the terms with their definitions. -Bruit

Diastole is the contraction phase of the heart.

Complications of myocardial infarction may include:

Coronary artery disease is the weakening of the coronary arteries due to age.

The following test is used for diagnosing myocarditis:

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Varicose veins occur most commonly in the:

Persistent elevated blood pressure that develops without apparent cause is:

Match the terms with their definitions. -Dilatation

Which of the following is not an etiologic factor of iron deficiency anemia?

The classic symptom of myocardial infarction is:

Thrombophlebitis may be caused by:

Megaloblasts are found in:

Valvular stenosis is when the opening of a valve is too large.

Match the terms with their definitions. -Cardiac tamponade

In women, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, and shortness of breath could indicate:

Congestive heart failure is a condition in which the heart's pumping ability is impaired and cannot meet the needs of the body.

Angina pectoris:

Mortality from myocardial infarction is highest:

Match the terms with their definitions. -Effusion

Myocarditis is an inflammation of the cardiac muscle.

Match the terms with their definitions. -Bruit

Diastole is the contraction phase of the heart.

Complications of myocardial infarction may include:

Coronary artery disease is the weakening of the coronary arteries due to age.

The following test is used for diagnosing myocarditis:

The Disease Process

Integrative Medicine and Complementary Therapies

Pain and Its Managament

Infectious and Communicable Diseases

Cancer

Congenital Diseases and Disorders

Mental Health Diseases and Disorders

Skin Diseases and Disorders

Musculoskeletal System Diseases and Disorders

Nervous System Diseases and Disorders

Endocrine System Diseases and Disorders

Respiratory System Diseases and Disorders

Digestive System Diseases and Disorders

Urinary System Diseases and Disorders

Reproductive System Diseases and Disorders

Eye and Ear Diseases and Disorders

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