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Cardiovascular System: Multiple Choice Questions and Answers, Quizzes of Pathophysiology

A series of multiple-choice questions and answers covering various aspects of the cardiovascular system. It includes topics such as valvular disorders, cardiomyopathy, atrial fibrillation, heart failure, congenital heart defects, atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease, arteries and veins, and hypertension. The questions are designed to test understanding of key concepts and terminology related to cardiovascular health.

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2023/2024

Uploaded on 10/11/2024

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CV- Valves
3 questions
1. Valves as part of endocardium can close improperly and this is termed? (Single choice)
a. Bruit
b. Stenosis
c. Insufficiency
2. With stenosed valves the both flow: (Single choice)
a) Flows in two directions
b) Generally backs up into the chamber before the narrowing
3. Aortic stenosis is one of the most common valvular disorders in the US and this is most
likely due to? (Single choice)
a. Rheumatic Fever
b. Degenerative age related changes
c. Bacterial endocarditis
CV- Cardiomyopathy
1. Of the 3 types of cardiomyopathy which is the most common? (Single choice)
a. Dilated
b. Hypertrophic
c. Restrictive
2. Restrictive cardiomyopathy results in predominantly: (Single choice)
a. Systolic dysfunction
b. Diastolic dysfunction
3. Of the 3 types of cardiomyopathies which is almost exclusively due to genetic
mutations? (Single choice)
a. Dilated
b. Hypertrophic
c. Restrictive
4. Uncontrolled heart rate can lead to obstruction and sudden cardiac death in which
CM? (Single choice)
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CV- Valves

3 questions

  1. Valves as part of endocardium can close improperly and this is termed? (Single choice) a. Bruit b. Stenosis c. Insufficiency
  2. With stenosed valves the both flow: (Single choice) a) Flows in two directions b) Generally backs up into the chamber before the narrowing
  3. Aortic stenosis is one of the most common valvular disorders in the US and this is most likely due to? (Single choice) a. Rheumatic Fever b. Degenerative age related changes c. Bacterial endocarditis

CV- Cardiomyopathy

  1. Of the 3 types of cardiomyopathy which is the most common? (Single choice) a. Dilated b. Hypertrophic c. Restrictive
  2. Restrictive cardiomyopathy results in predominantly: (Single choice) a. Systolic dysfunction b. Diastolic dysfunction
  3. Of the 3 types of cardiomyopathies which is almost exclusively due to genetic mutations? (Single choice) a. Dilated b. Hypertrophic c. Restrictive
  4. Uncontrolled heart rate can lead to obstruction and sudden cardiac death in which CM? (Single choice)

a. Dilated b. Hypertrophic c. Restrictive

  1. Which type of cardiomyopathy occurs in peripartum related cardiomyopathy? (Single choice) a. Dilated b. Hypertrophic c. Restrictive

CV- Atrial Fibrillation

3 questions

  1. Structural changes that can trigger atrial fibrillation can come from (Multiple choice) a. ectopic impulse formation b. atrial tissue fibrosis c. increased contractility
  2. EKG changes in atrial fibrillation include: (Single choice) a. Fast, regular impulse formation b. Fast, chaotic impulse formation c. Slow and chaotic
  3. Why is there a higher incidence of stroke with Atrial fibrillation? (Single choice) a. ineffective ventricular quivering b. ineffective atrial quivering c. increase cardiac output from the fast rate

CV- Heart Failure

3 questions

  1. Heart failure is a primary disease and there are usually no other underlying disorders. (Single choice) a. True b. False
  2. The most common side affected in heart failure is (Single choice)

c. coarctation of the aorta

  1. An infant was born with a small VSD. Likely findings include: (Single choice) a. Cyanosis b. mild to no symptoms c. heart failure d. pulmonary hypertension
  2. A common type of ASD is a patent foramen ovale which is a result of: (Single choice) a. failure of closure between the left and right ventricle b. failure of closure between the left and right atrium c. failure of closure between the pulmonary artery and aorta

CV- atherosclerosis and CAD

5 questions

  1. Which of the following statement accurately describes atherosclerosis development? (Single choice) a. Nitric oxide levels increase causing decrease platelet adhesion b. LDL enters the intimal lining ultimately leading to the development of foam cells (early plaque) c. A fibrous plaque begins to disintegrate leaving an ulcer in the intima
  2. What are the tissue consequences of atherosclerosis? (Single choice) a. Ischemia b. Vasodilation c. fat embolization
  3. A man has increased pain with activity in his calf and intermittent claudication is suspected. This is often associated with CAD. (Single choice) a. True b. False
  4. Acute coronary syndromes include: (Single choice) a. Stable angina and unstable angina b. Unstable angina and MI c. Unstable angina and Printzmetal angina
  1. What are EKG changes seen with an MI? (Single choice) a. Q waves b. ST depression c. prolonged PR interval

CV- Arteries & Veins

6 questions

  1. Valvular damage and incompetence that leads to tortuous and distended vessels are termed? (Single choice) a. Venous insufficiency b. Peripheral artery disease c. Varicose veins
  2. What are the signs of arterial insufficiency? (Single choice) a. bounding pulses b. warm skin c. Pitting edema d. pallor
  3. Venous stasis ulcers generally occur in what area? (Single choice) a. Ankle b. toes
  4. That factors that contribute to thrombus formation include: (Single choice) a. Increased venous flow b. Hypocoagulability c. Endothelial injury
  5. Which predominantly arterial disorder is a result of smoking and not usually atherosclerotic plaque? (Single choice) a. Buerger disease (thromboangiitis obliterans) b. Raynaud phenomenon c. Kawasaki disease
  6. Raynauds can occur as a result of: (Single choice)