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Cardiovascular Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The tendency for edema to occur will be increased by:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Arteriolar constriction raises capillary pressure, promoting edema.
Question 2 of 5
A 7-year-old child has had abdominal pain and dark urine for 10 days. Physical examination shows purpuric skin lesions on the trunk and extremities. Urinalysis shows hematuria and proteinuria. Serologic test results are negative for P-ANCAs and C-ANCAs. A skin biopsy specimen shows necrotizing vasculitis of small dermal vessels. A renal biopsy specimen shows immune complex deposition in glomeruli, with some IgA-rich immune complexes. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Henoch-Schönlein purpura features IgA immune complexes, purpura, and glomerulonephritis.
Question 3 of 5
Which one of the following has the longest duration of action?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Anistreplase has a longer duration due to its complex with plasminogen.
Question 4 of 5
A 62-year-old female reports that she has recently stopped taking her blood pressure medication because of swelling in her feet that began shortly after she started the treatment. Which is the most likely to cause peripheral edema?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Felodipine, a calcium channel blocker, commonly causes peripheral edema.
Question 5 of 5
A 45-year-old male with a family history of hyperlipidemia and heart disease comes to the ER diaphoretic and chest pain radiating to his left arm. An ECG shows ST segment elevation in leads II, III, and aVF. The doctor administers Alteplase intravenously. How does Alteplase work?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Alteplase activates plasminogen to plasmin, dissolving clots.