Latest Version!! Pathophysiology: Davis
Advantage Exam (60 Questions) |100%
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Cardiovascular System
What is the main cause of atherosclerosis?
Accumulation of lipids and plaque in arterial walls
High blood pressure without plaque formation
Increased levels of HDL...
Latest Version!! Pathophysiology: Davis
Advantage Exam (60 Questions) |100%
Correct Answers| 2024/2025
Cardiovascular System
What is the main cause of atherosclerosis?
Accumulation of lipids and plaque in arterial walls
High blood pressure without plaque formation
Increased levels of HDL
Increased cardiac output
Which of the following conditions is characterized by left ventricular hypertrophy?
Coronary artery disease
Hypertension
Myocardial infarction
Deep vein thrombosis
What is the major risk factor for coronary artery disease?
Obesity
Smoking
Diabetes mellitus
Rheumatic fever
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, How does nitroglycerin help alleviate angina pectoris?
Decreasing heart rate
Dilating coronary arteries
Increasing blood pressure
Reducing oxygen consumption
Which of the following lab values is most useful in diagnosing a myocardial infarction?
Creatinine kinase (CK)
Aspartate aminotransferase (AST)
Troponin
C-reactive protein (CRP)
What is the primary cause of cardiogenic shock?
Severe myocardial infarction
Pulmonary embolism
Dehydration
Septicemia
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of heart failure?
Decreased ejection fraction
Increased preload and afterload
Reduced blood volume
Increased heart rate only
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