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Cardiovascular Nursing Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient with high pH levels and increased HCO3- in blood. He will most likely be presenting with:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: High pH and increased HCO3- indicate metabolic alkalosis, often from hypoventilation retaining CO2.
Question 2 of 5
The most frequent cause of aortic valve incompetence and regurgitation is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rheumatic fever is the most common cause of aortic regurgitation due to valve scarring.
Question 3 of 5
In which of the following scenarios are ACE inhibitors contraindicated?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: ACE inhibitors are contraindicated in pregnancy due to teratogenic risks.
Question 4 of 5
A patient with renal artery stenosis developed hypertension. Which of the following drugs can be used in this case?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Losartan is safer than captopril in renal artery stenosis, avoiding acute renal failure risk.
Question 5 of 5
Blood being pumped out of the left ventricle enters the__
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The aorta is the main artery that carries oxygenated blood from the left ventricle to the rest of the body.