Deck 23: Cardiovascular System

Question 1

A myocardial infarction is also known as:

A)High blood pressure
B)An elevated heart rate
C)Gas caught in the heart chambers
D)A heart attack

Answer 1

D
Myocardial infarction (MI)is the death of an area of heart muscle attributable to interruption of its blood supply through occlusion of the coronary arteries; also known as a heart attack.

Question 2

Hypotension can be caused by:

A)Blood loss
B)Pregnancy
C)Trauma
D)Lack of proper nutrients
E) All of the above

Answer 2

E
Hypotension can be caused by pregnancy,blood loss,trauma,dehydration,or lack of proper nutrients.Loss of blood or fluid content causes hypotension; this can occur with mild dehydration as well.Proper nutrients in the diet,such as vitamin B₁₂ (or folate),are necessary for the formation of new red blood cells; therefore a deficiency of nutrients can cause anemia and resultant hypotension.Severe infection or septicemia can cause septic shock and hypotension.

Question 3

Which of the following is not a statin?

A)Zocor
B)Altoprev
C)Plavix
D)Lipitor

Answer 3

C
Plavix is an antiplatelet.

Question 4

Which of the following is not a type of angina?

A)Variant angina
B)Respiratory angina
C)Classic angina
D)Unstable angina

Question 5

Congestive heart failure is when the heart is unable to meet the demands of the body.

Question 6

Patients with hypertension will be told to first take medication and then change their lifestyle.

Question 7

A person suffering from bradycardia would have an abnormally high heart rate.

Question 8

The electrical charges that create the catalyst for the heart to pump are referred to as the cardiac conduction system.

Question 9

What is a commonly prescribed drug for congestive heart failure?

A)Digoxin
B)Lipitor
C)Norvasc
D)Nimotop

Question 10

All of the following are signs of hypertension except:

A)Blurred vision
B)Pain in the feet
C)Headache
D)Shortness of breath

Question 11

How often does someone die from a cardiac disease in the United States?

A)Every day
B)Every 3.6 hours
C)Every 37 seconds
D)Two people a second

Question 12

The vena cava is the vessel that carries deoxygenated blood toward the heart.

Question 13

A person with hypotension would experience the following:

A)Light-headedness
B)Pain in the chest area
C)Fainting upon standing
D)Both A and C

Question 14

A set of conditions is classified as a syndrome.

Question 15

Atherosclerosis is when artery walls become too thin.

Question 16

Angina pectoris is commonly known as chest pain.

Question 17

The "silent killer" is:

A)Elevated heart rate
B)Elevated blood pressure
C)Enlarged heart
D)Infection of the endocardium

Question 18

The most widespread genetically associated disorder is familial hypocholesterolemia.

Question 19

Hypertension is commonly called high blood pressure.

Question 20

Which of the following is not an antihyperlipidemic medication?

A)Diuretic
B)Bile acid sequestrants
C)Fibrate
D)Statins

Question 21

Match the drug with its classification.
a.Antihyperlidemic
b.HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins)
c.Calcium channel blocker
d.Antihypertensives
e.Anticoagulants
f.Diuretics
g.Antiplatelet
Zetia

Question 22

Match the drug with its classification.
a.Antihyperlidemic
b.HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins)
c.Calcium channel blocker
d.Antihypertensives
e.Anticoagulants
f.Diuretics
g.Antiplatelet
Norvasc

Question 23

Match the drug with its classification.
a.Antihyperlidemic
b.HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins)
c.Calcium channel blocker
d.Antihypertensives
e.Anticoagulants
f.Diuretics
g.Antiplatelet
Plavix

Question 24

Match the drug with its classification.
a.Antihyperlidemic
b.HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins)
c.Calcium channel blocker
d.Antihypertensives
e.Anticoagulants
f.Diuretics
g.Antiplatelet
Lasix

Question 25

Match the drug with its classification.
a.Antihyperlidemic
b.HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins)
c.Calcium channel blocker
d.Antihypertensives
e.Anticoagulants
f.Diuretics
g.Antiplatelet
Crestor

Question 26

Match the drug with its classification.
a.Antihyperlidemic
b.HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins)
c.Calcium channel blocker
d.Antihypertensives
e.Anticoagulants
f.Diuretics
g.Antiplatelet
Catapres

Question 27

Match the drug with its classification.
a.Antihyperlidemic
b.HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins)
c.Calcium channel blocker
d.Antihypertensives
e.Anticoagulants
f.Diuretics
g.Antiplatelet
Niacor

Question 28

Match the drug with its classification.
a.Antihyperlidemic
b.HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins)
c.Calcium channel blocker
d.Antihypertensives
e.Anticoagulants
f.Diuretics
g.Antiplatelet
Cardene

Question 29

Match the drug with its classification.
a.Antihyperlidemic
b.HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins)
c.Calcium channel blocker
d.Antihypertensives
e.Anticoagulants
f.Diuretics
g.Antiplatelet
Minipress

Question 30

Match the drug with its classification.
a.Antihyperlidemic
b.HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins)
c.Calcium channel blocker
d.Antihypertensives
e.Anticoagulants
f.Diuretics
g.Antiplatelet
Coumadin