ATI LPN
Questions About the Cardiovascular System Questions
Question 1 of 5
In the figure above, when does the 2nd heart sound occur?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The 2nd heart sound (S2) occurs at the end of systole (point D) with the closure of aortic and pulmonary valves.
Question 2 of 5
Creatine kinase is found in:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Creatine kinase is present in myocardium (CK-MB), brain (CK-BB), and skeletal muscle (CK-MM).
Question 3 of 5
A female 70 years old came to hospital with fever, headache, jaw pain, pain intense along the course of the superficial temporal artery. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Giant cell arteritis causes temporal artery pain, headache, and jaw claudication in older adults.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following can be used as a prophylactic therapy in patient with migraine?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Propranolol is a first-line prophylactic treatment for migraines.
Question 5 of 5
A 55-year-old male came to the ER with hypertension crisis. What is the mechanism of action of the drug that needs to be given immediately in such a case?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sodium nitroprusside, used in hypertensive crisis, releases nitric oxide to dilate vessels.