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Cardiovascular NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
In normal condition, venous return must be:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In steady state, venous return equals cardiac output to maintain circulation.
Question 2 of 5
A 60-year-old man has experienced angina on exertion for the past 6 years. A coronary angiogram performed 2 years ago showed 75% stenosis of the left anterior descending coronary artery and 50% stenosis of the right coronary artery. For the past 3 weeks, the frequency and severity of the anginal attacks have increased, and pain sometimes occurs even when he is lying in bed. Which of the following is most likely to explain these findings?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fissuring of a plaque with mural thrombosis causes unstable angina by partially obstructing flow.
Question 3 of 5
Which one of the following can be used in male patients with erectile dysfunction?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Yohimbine, an alpha-2 antagonist, can improve erectile dysfunction.
Question 4 of 5
A 45-year-old man was just started anti-hypertensive therapy and then developed a persistent dry cough. Which of the following drugs could cause this side effect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Enalapril, an ACE inhibitor, commonly causes a dry cough.
Question 5 of 5
A 64-year-old man is brought to the ER complaining of crushing chest pain radiating to his left arm. He is admitted, stabilized, and treated for acute myocardial infarction. Later, he developed ventricular tachycardia and is treated with antiarrhythmic drug. After a week of antiarrhythmic treatment, he began having difficulty breathing. A chest X-ray reveals pulmonary fibrosis. Which antiarrhythmic drug was he taking?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Amiodarone can cause pulmonary fibrosis as a side effect.