Pathophysiology Exam 2 Cardio Quiz

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1.

Blood pressure that is sustained systolic greater that 140mmHg and diastolic that is below 90 is associated with CV and cerebrovascular events, and is referred to as which of the following terms?
- A.
  
  Prehypertentsion
- B.
  
  Isolated systolic hypertension
- C.
  
  Secondary hypertension
2.

Blood Pressure that is rapidly progressive with diastolic above 140 mmHg can cause cerebral edema/loss of function, which of the following terms best describes this type of BP
- A.
  
  Prehypertension
- B.
  
  Isolated hypertension
- C.
  
  Malignant hypertension
3.

Which of the following conditions refers to decrease in both systolic and diastolic BP on standing; Accompanied by dizziness, blurred or loss of vision, or syncope?
- A.
  
  Otrthostatic Postural Hypotension
- B.
  
  Chronic Hypotension
- C.
  
  Idiopathic Hypotension
4.

Outpouching or localized dilation of a vessel wall or cardiac chamber is best known as which of the following terms?
- A.
  
  Thrombus
- B.
  
  Aneurysm
- C.
  
  Embolism
5.

Which of the following conditions cause aneurysms?
- A.
  
  Atherosclerotic plaque formation
- B.
  
  Trauma
- C.
  
  Low blood pressure
- D.
  
  Congenital abnormalities in media of arterial wall
- E.
  
  Smoking
- F.
  
  Infection
6.

Which of the following are diagnostic tools used for finding aneurysms
- A.
  
  Ultrasound
- B.
  
  Angiography
- C.
  
  NI
- D.
  
  MRI
- E.
  
  EKG
- F.
  
  CT
7.

A middle aged female comes to the doctor with complaints of a sudden painful, pulsating mass in the midline of her abdomen...upon further assessment, the presence of bruit is confirmed...which of the following conditions is consistent with the findings?
- A.
  
  Aneurysm "Circle of Willis"
- B.
  
  Abdominal aorta aneurysm
- C.
  
  Abdominal aorta thrombus
8.

Which of the following disorders would cause signs of intracranial pressure, such as decreased levels of consciousness, bradycardia, widened pulse pressure, small, sluggish pupils?
- A.
  
  Aneurysm- Circle of Willis
- B.
  
  Aneurysm-femoral poplitieal artery
- C.
  
  Thrombus in Cerebral artery
9.

Aneurysms with symptoms of ischemia are probably located in which of the following areas?
- A.
  
  Abdominal Aorta
- B.
  
  Thoracic Aorta
- C.
  
  Femoral and Popliteal Artery
10.

Which of the following diagnostic tools are used to confirm presence of thrombi?
- A.
  
  Doppler untrasonography
- B.
  
  MRI
- C.
  
  Angiography
- D.
  
  CT
11.

A 23 year old male comes to the doctor complaining of tenderness of in his arm Upon assessment the nurse observes skin ulcerations, redness, thick and shiny skin, and thickened and malformed nails. Which of the following conditions is consistent with her findings?
- A.
  
  Thromboangilitis (Buerger Disease)
- B.
  
  Raynaud's phenomenon
- C.
  
  Raynaud's disease
12.

Which of the following is a more common peripheral vascular disease usually associated with scleroderma or other connective tissue disease? Numbness, tingling of digits relieved by warmth, associated with white, blue, and red colors. Thickened fingertips and nails.
- A.
  
  Thromboangilitis (Beurger's Disease
- B.
  
  Raynaud's phenomenon
- C.
  
  Raynaud's disease
13.

Which of the following are used as treatment for thrombi?
- A.
  
  Heparin
- B.
  
  Beta blockers
- C.
  
  Warfain
- D.
  
  Thrombolytics
14.

Which of the following terms refers to soft deposits of intra-arterial fat and fibrin in the vessel walls that hardens over time?
- A.
  
  Arteriosclerosis
- B.
  
  Atherosclerosis
- C.
  
  Atherosclerotic disease
15.

Which of the following tests shows the location and degree of coronary artery stenosis and condition of the artery beyond the narrowing?
- A.
  
  Intravascular ultrasound
- B.
  
  Coronary angiography
- C.
  
  Holter Monitor
16.

Which of the following tests detects silent ischemia and angina?
- A.
  
  Intravascular ultrasound
- B.
  
  Coronary angiography
- C.
  
  Holter monitor
17.

Which of the following tests evaluated damaged heart muscle and if there is adequate blood supply?
- A.
  
  Coronary Angiography
- B.
  
  EKG
- C.
  
  Holter Monitor
18.

Which of the following terms best describes an atheroscerotic disease of the arteries that perfuse the limbs, especially in the lower extremities?
- A.
  
  Peripheral Artery Disease
- B.
  
  Atherosclerosis
- C.
  
  Arteriosclerosis
19.

A diabetic patient comes to the doctor complaining about sever pain in his legs brought on by ambulation. The nurse suspects which of the following conditions?
- A.
  
  Atherosclerosis
- B.
  
  Peripheral Artery Disease
- C.
  
  Arteriosclerosis
20.

Which of the following is a condition in which the blood supply to the heart musecles is completely or partially blocked due to atherosclerosis that develpos in the arteries that encircle the heart, narrowing the arteries, and blocking blood flow?
- A.
  
  Peripheral Artery Disease
- B.
  
  Myocardial Ischemia
- C.
  
  Coronary Artery Disease
21.

Which of the following terms refers to abnormal concentrations of serum lipoprotens such as lipids, phospholipids, cholesterol, and triglycerides bound to carrier proteins?
- A.
  
  Dyslipidemia
- B.
  
  Lipoprotemia
- C.
  
  Phospholipidemia
22.

Which of the following conditions refers to the imbalance between coronary blood supply and myocardial demand?
- A.
  
  Coronary Artery Disease
- B.
  
  Myocardial Ischemia
- C.
  
  Myocardial Infarction
23.

Which of the following is the most common reason for myocardial ischemia?
- A.
  
  Coronary Spasms
- B.
  
  Hypotension
- C.
  
  Atherosclerotic plaques
24.

Which of the following conditions can cause myocardial infarction?
- A.
  
  Coronary spasm
- B.
  
  Hypertension
- C.
  
  Hypotension
- D.
  
  Anemia
- E.
  
  Arrhythmias
25.

Which of the following terms describes angina that is substernal chest discomfort :elephant sitting on my chest: often shown with a clenched fist placed over the left sternal border? Accompanied with pallor, diaphoresis, dyspnea, nausea and vomiting?
- A.
  
  Stable Angina
- B.
  
  Prinzmental Angina
- C.
  
  Silent Ischemia