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Cardiovascular Exam Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following bacteria produces glucans?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Streptococcus mutans produces glucans, aiding dental plaque formation.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following patient population is more likely to experience myalgia (muscle pain) or myopathy with the use of HMG CoA reductase inhibition?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Renal insufficiency increases statin-related myopathy risk due to drug accumulation.
Question 3 of 5
A 65-year-old male experiences uncontrolled angina attacks that limit his ability to do household chores. He is adherent to maximized dose of Beta-blocker with a low heart rate and low blood pressure. He was unable to tolerate an increase in isosorbide mononitrate due to headache. Which of the following is the most appropriate addition to his anti-anginal therapy?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ranolazine is suitable for angina without affecting heart rate or blood pressure significantly.
Question 4 of 5
Nerve impulses are directly supplied to the papillary muscles by the___
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Purkinje fibers distribute electrical impulses throughout the ventricles, including to the papillary muscles.
Question 5 of 5
A 65-year-old man on the 5th day of hospitalization for an acute anterior myocardial infarction has recurrence of chest pain and an increase in both CK-MB and troponin-I. The patient MOST LIKELY has:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Reinfarction is indicated by recurrent chest pain and elevated cardiac biomarkers (CK-MB, troponin-I) post-MI, suggesting new myocardial necrosis.