Path2 MIDTERM REVIEW

Constriction of the aorta at the distal arch is termed:

• tetralogy of Fallot

• coarctation of the aorta.

• aortic prolapse.

• aortic valve insufficiency

Death of myocardial cells caused by a lack of blood supply is known as a:

• congestive heart failure (CHF).

• myocardial infarction.

• cardiopulmonary ischemia.

• cardiogenic shock.

Deep vein thrombosis is a primary source of pulmonary embolism

• true

• false

Fatty deposits along the lining of arterial walls is termed:

• atherosclerosis

• coarctation

• Eisenmenger’s syndrome

• myocardial infarction

Radiography is of little value in the demonstration of infective endocarditis.

• true

• false

Rheumatic fever is a primary cause of valvular disease.

• true

• false

A brain abscess is usually the result of a:

• herpes simplex virus.

• trauma

• osteomyelitis

• chronic infection of sinuses, middle ear, or mastoids or systemic infection (i.e., pneumonia)

MRI is considered the best imaging modality for suspected brain tumors.

• true

• false

An acute inflammation of the pia mater and arachnoid is called:

• encephalitis.

• supradural empyema

• meningitis

• subdural empyema

Encephalitis is most commonly caused by the herpes simplex virus.

• true

• false