Question 1

Rheumatic heart disease develops because of an antigen-antibody reaction several weeks after an untreated staphylococcal infection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Mevacor is an anticholesterol medication used to help prevent an MI.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Patients with __________ experience hardening of blood vessels,which results in ischemia and fibrotic changes in multiple tissues and organs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Patients with __________ experience hardening of blood...

Question 4

You are responsible for reinforcing patient education on risk factors for the development of heart disease.Summarize at least five factors that can contribute to heart disease.Which of these can be attributed to lifestyle choices?

Accepted Answer

The answer of You are responsible for reinforcing patient education...

Question 5

The ______________ is the saclike membrane surrounding the heart.

Accepted Answer

A)  endocardium 
B)  bundle of His 
C)  pericardium 
D)  sinoatrial node

Question 6

What is the goal of angioplasty?

Accepted Answer

A)  To restore blood flow to ischemic myocardial tissue 
B)  To reduce the need for cardiac medication 
C)  To eliminate or reduce the number of angina episodes 
D)  All of the above

Question 7

In patients with diabetes or chronic kidney disease,the goal blood pressure reading is

Accepted Answer

A)  no more than 140/90 mm Hg. 
B)  no more than 130/80 mm Hg. 
C)  no more than 120/75 mm Hg. 
D)  no more than 110/65 mm Hg.

Question 8

Patients with primary __________ may be asymptomatic until serious health problems occur.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Patients with primary __________ may be asymptomatic...

Question 9

Patients with __________ must pay particular attention to a sudden weight gain.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Patients with __________ must pay particular attention...

Question 10

Patients diagnosed with stage 1 hypertension are first prescribed a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  ACE inhibitor. 
B)  beta blocker. 
C)  low-dose aspirin each day. 
D)  diuretic.

Question 11

Decreased estrogen production is associated with a decreased risk of heart disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The circumflex branch is part of the right coronary artery.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

For individuals not at risk,which of the following LDL levels is recommended?

Accepted Answer

A)  Less than 180 mg/dL 
B)  100 to 129 mg/dL 
C)  Below 70 mg/dL 
D)  190 mg/dL or higher

Question 14

The signal from the AV node is picked up by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Atrioventricular node 
B)  Aorta 
C)  Purkinje fibers 
D)  Bundle of His

Question 15

Echocardiography is used in the diagnosis of incompetent cardiac valves.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What type of study may be ordered for patients with intermittent claudication,lack of a pedal pulse,or leg ulcers that refuse to heal?

Accepted Answer

A)  Doppler study 
B)  Electrocardiogram 
C)  Holter monitor 
D)  Angiography 
E)  All of the above

Question 17

A symptom of chronic peripheral vascular disease is __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A symptom of chronic peripheral vascular disease...

Question 18

Myocardial infarction symptoms in women include acute chest pain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

An example of a calcium channel blocker is

Accepted Answer

A)  Cozaar. 
B)  Lotensin. 
C)  Cardizem. 
D)  Tenormin.

Question 20

Orthostatic hypotension is assessed by taking the patient's BP while the person is standing and then immediately after the patient sits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 23: Assisting in Cardiology

Rheumatic heart disease develops because of an antigen-antibody reaction several weeks after an untreated staphylococcal infection.

Mevacor is an anticholesterol medication used to help prevent an MI.

Patients with __________ experience hardening of blood vessels,which results in ischemia and fibrotic changes in multiple tissues and organs.

You are responsible for reinforcing patient education on risk factors for the development of heart disease.Summarize at least five factors that can contribute to heart disease.Which of these can be attributed to lifestyle choices?

The ______________ is the saclike membrane surrounding the heart.

What is the goal of angioplasty?

In patients with diabetes or chronic kidney disease,the goal blood pressure reading is

Patients with primary __________ may be asymptomatic until serious health problems occur.

Patients with __________ must pay particular attention to a sudden weight gain.

Patients diagnosed with stage 1 hypertension are first prescribed a(n)

Decreased estrogen production is associated with a decreased risk of heart disease.

The circumflex branch is part of the right coronary artery.

For individuals not at risk,which of the following LDL levels is recommended?

The signal from the AV node is picked up by which of the following?

Echocardiography is used in the diagnosis of incompetent cardiac valves.

What type of study may be ordered for patients with intermittent claudication,lack of a pedal pulse,or leg ulcers that refuse to heal?

A symptom of chronic peripheral vascular disease is __________.

Myocardial infarction symptoms in women include acute chest pain.

An example of a calcium channel blocker is

Orthostatic hypotension is assessed by taking the patient's BP while the person is standing and then immediately after the patient sits.