Deck 37: Cardiovascular Disease

Question 1

Each of the following are considered ischemic heart disease EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

A) Angina pectoris
B) Myocardial infarction
C) Sudden cardiac death
D) Mitral valve prolapse

Answer 1

Mitral valve prolapse

Question 2

A blood pressure of 140 mm Hg over 90 mm Hg would be classified as

A) Normal
B) Prehypertension
C) Stage 1 hypertension
D) Stage 2 hypertension

Answer 2

Stage 1 hypertension

Question 3

Clonidine is used to treat which cardiovascular disease?

A) Heart failure
B) Hypertension
C) Hypotension
D) Bradycardia

Answer 3

Hypertension

Question 4

If your patient demonstrates the symptoms of a myocardial infarction,you should

A) Reassure the patient and continue working.
B) Have the patient take a nitroglycerine tablet.
C) Administer a dose of bicarbonate of soda.
D) Reassure the patient and terminate treatment.

Question 5

The most common congenital heart disease found in adults is

A) Atrial septal defect
B) Ventricular septal defect
C) Patent ductus arteriosus
D) Aortic stenosis

Question 6

Providing treatment in a semi-upright position would be indicated for which of the following conditions?

A) Angina pectoris
B) Ventricular fibrillation
C) Heart failure
D) Hypertension

Question 7

Gingival hyperplasia is associated with which antihypertensive medications?

A) Diuretics
B) Calcium channel blockers
C) Sympatholytics
D) Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors

Question 8

Subgingival biofilms are thought to act as a reservoir of ________that serves as a source for bacterial dissemination and initiation of endocarditis.

A) Gram-positive bacteria
B) Gram-negative bacteria
C) Protozoa
D) Fungi

Question 9

Antibiotic prophylaxis is recommended for each of the following conditions EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

A) Cardiac transplantation
B) Mitral valve prolapse
C) Prosthetic cardiac valve
D) History of infective endocarditis

Question 10

A patient with tachycardia experiences a heart rate that is

A) Less than 60 beats/minute
B) Greater than 60 beats/minute
C) Less than 80 beats/minute
D) Greater than 100 beats/minute

Question 11

Endocarditis is usually caused by

A) Gram-positive cocci
B) Gram-negative cocci
C) Gram-positive bacilli
D) Spirogyra

Question 12

The dental hygienist should consult with the patient's physician when the patient is on warfarin therapy.The goal for most patients on anticoagulant therapy is to maintain an International Normalized Ratio of 3.0 to 4.0.

A) Both statements are true.
B) Both statements are false.
C) The first statement is true; the second is false.
D) The first statement is false; the second is true.

Question 13

Adult patients at high risk for infective endocarditis should be prescribed 2 grams of amoxicillin 30 to 60 minutes before procedures.Patients allergic to amoxicillin may take clindamycin,600 mg,30 to 60 minutes before procedures.

A) Both statements are true.
B) Both statements are false.
C) The first statement is true; the second is false.
D) The first statement is false; the second is true.

Question 14

Each of the following are cardiac arrhythmias EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

A) Bradycardia
B) Atherosclerosis
C) Atrial fibrillation
D) Heart block

Question 15

Atherosclerosis is the buildup of lipids on the internal walls of arteries.Atherosclerosis is the leading cause of angina pectoris and death in the United States.

A) Both statements are true.
B) Both statements are false.
C) The first statement is true; the second is false.
D) The first statement is false; the second is true.

Question 16

Atherosclerosis is a buildup of

A) Demyelination
B) Protein tangles
C) Protein deposits
D) Fibro-fatty lipids

Question 17

Match the cardiovascular disease with the correct description.
Insufficient blood flow to the heart

A)Ischemic heart disease
B)Arrhythmia
C)Hypertension

Question 18

Match the cardiovascular disease with the correct description.
An abnormality of the heart caused by abnormal heart development before birth

A)Ischemic heart disease
B)Arrhythmia
C)Hypertension

Question 19

A patient with bradycardia experiences a heart rate that is

A) Less than 60 beats/minute
B) Greater than 60 beats/minute
C) Less than 80 beats/minute
D) Greater than 100 beats/minute

Question 20

An oral side effect of some sympatholytics is

A) Abnormal taste
B) Diminished perception of taste
C) Xerostomia
D) Increased salivation

Question 21

Match the cardiovascular disease with the correct description.
Impulse errors that result in an abnormal heart rate

A)Ischemic heart disease
B)Arrhythmia
C)Hypertension