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NCLEX Cardiovascular Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
The most characteristic and frequent feature of chronic rheumatic heart disease is the development of:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Mitral stenosis is the hallmark of chronic rheumatic heart disease.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following group of drugs is contraindicated in diabetic patients?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Beta-blockers can mask hypoglycemia symptoms in diabetics.
Question 3 of 5
Deoxygenated blood from the myocardium enters the right atrium through the___
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The coronary sinus collects deoxygenated blood from the myocardium and empties it into the right atrium.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following is not a cardinal feature of Tetralogy of Fallot?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tetralogy of Fallot includes VSD, pulmonary stenosis, overriding aorta, and RV hypertrophy. Patent foramen ovale is not a cardinal feature, though it may occur separately.
Question 5 of 5
A 25-year-old female presents with fever, malaise, headaches, and muscle pain (myalgia). A chest x-ray reveals bilateral infiltrates. The patient's blood test for cold agglutinins came positive. This patient's illness is most likely due to infection with
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Mycoplasma pneumoniae causes atypical pneumonia with bilateral infiltrates, systemic symptoms, and positive cold agglutinins due to IgM autoantibodies.