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WorksheetsExCPT CH23: Therapeutic Drugs for the Cardiovascular System
Total questions: 68
Worksheet time: 34mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The visceral pericardium is the same as the:
a)
endocardium.
b)
parietal pericardium.
c)
mediastinum.
d)
epicardium.
2.
The right atrium receives blood from the:
a)
vena cava.
b)
pulmonary veins.
c)
pulmonary trunk.
d)
aorta.
3.
The atrioventricular valve on the side of the heart that receives blood from the inferior vena cava, is which of the following valves?
a)
Bicuspid
b)
Aortic
c)
Tricuspid
d)
Pulmonic
4.
The pulmonary semilunar valve guards the entrance to the:
a)
pulmonary veins.
b)
pulmonary trunk.
c)
aorta.
d)
left ventricle.
5.
The left atrium is separated from the left ventricle by the:
a)
bicuspid valve.
b)
aortic valve.
c)
pulmonary valve.
d)
None of the above.
6.
The left atrium receives blood from the:
a)
superior vena cava.
b)
aorta.
c)
pulmonary veins.
d)
pulmonary arteries.
7.
The primary pacemaker cells of the heart are located in the:
a)
SA node.
b)
AV node.
c)
wall of the left ventricle.
d)
left and right ventricles.
8.
The atrioventricular node transfers the stimulation wave to the:
a)
SA node.
b)
Purkinje fibers.
c)
bundle of His.
d)
bundle branches.
9.
The heart is roughly the size of:
a)
the gallbladder.
b)
an adult’s fist.
c)
a thigh.
d)
the urinary bladder.
10.
How many pulmonary veins empty blood to the left atrium?
a)
Two
b)
Three
c)
Four
d)
Six
11.
Blood is composed of all of the following, except:
a)
blood cells.
b)
plasma.
c)
interstitial fluid.
d)
formed elements.
12.
The formed elements of the blood include:
a)
blood cells.
b)
albumins.
c)
lipoproteins.
d)
fibrinogens.
13.
Red blood cells are formed in:
a)
the spleen.
b)
the liver.
c)
red bone marrow.
d)
lymph nodes.
14.
The function of hemoglobin is to:
a)
carry oxygen.
b)
aid in blood clotting.
c)
protect against infection.
d)
carry nutrients to cells.
15.
The most numerous white blood cells in peripheral circulation are the:
a)
lymphocytes.
b)
monocytes.
c)
eosinophils.
d)
neutrophils.
16.
White blood cells that release histamine are:
a)
eosinophils.
b)
neutrophils.
c)
basophils.
d)
lymphocytes.
17.
White blood cells that increase in number during an allergic reaction are the:
a)
eosinophils.
b)
neutrophils.
c)
basophils.
d)
monocytes.
18.
Platelets are formed from cells in the bone marrow called:
a)
myeloblasts.
b)
megakaryocytes.
c)
normoblasts.
d)
lymphoblasts.
19.
The most common form of angina is:
a)
stable.
b)
unstable.
c)
decubitis.
d)
silent.
20.
The leading cause of death in the United States is:
a)
hypertension.
b)
stroke.
c)
heart failure.
d)
heart attack.
21.
Elderly individuals are more susceptible than younger individuals to have all of the following, except:
a)
hypertension.
b)
venous thrombosis.
c)
air embolism.
d)
arteriosclerosis.
22.
Arteriosclerosis can lead to:
a)
hypertension.
b)
tachycardia.
c)
sleep apnea.
d)
hypotension.
23.
Which of the following patients is at greatest risk for a heart attack?
a)
A 36-year-old white male who has smoked 2 packs of cigarettes per day for 20 years.
b)
A 66-year-old white male who runs 2 miles every day.
c)
A 60-year-old post-menopausal woman.
d)
A 40-year-old black male who has smoked 1 pack of cigarettes per day for three years.
24.
There is a risk of atherosclerotic coronary disease and myocardial infarction if a patient has high serum cholesterol and increased levels of which of the following?
a)
LDL
b)
HDL
c)
Both
d)
Neither
25.
Which of the following types of anemia may result from destruction of stem cells in the bone marrow?
a)
Folic acid deficiency anemia
b)
Pernicious anemia
c)
Hemorrhagic anemia
d)
Aplastic anemia
26.
The most common type of anemia worldwide is:
a)
iron deficiency anemia.
b)
pernicious anemia.
c)
aplastic anemia.
d)
folic acid deficiency anemia.
27.
Which of the following types of anemia may result from intrinsic factor deficiency in the stomach?
a)
Iron deficiency anemia
b)
Pernicious anemia
c)
Aplastic anemia
d)
Folic acid deficiency anemia
28.
All of the following drugs are used for treatment of hypertension, except:
a)
atenolol (Tenormin®).
b)
lisinopril (Zestril®).
c)
lepirudin (Refludan®).
d)
losartan (Cozaar®).
29.
Deep vein thrombophlebitis is characterized by:
a)
chest pain.
b)
ascites.
c)
tachycardia.
d)
cramping pain in the calf muscle.
30.
The risk of pulmonary embolism is increased by all of the following factors, except:
a)
immobility.
b)
pancreatitis.
c)
pulmonary disease.
d)
thrombophlebitis.
31.
Deficiency of vitamin B12 may cause:
a)
nephrotic syndrome.
b)
neurologic damage.
c)
heart attack.
d)
encephalitis.
32.
Atrial flutter is a type of cardiac arrhythmia in which the heart beats how many times per minute?
a)
150 to 250
b)
200 to 350
c)
More than 350
d)
None of the above
33.
The generic name of “Imdur®” is:
a)
isosorbide.
b)
nitroglycerin.
c)
atenolol.
d)
nifedipine.
34.
Which of the following drugs is an example of potassium sparing diuretics?
a)
Ethacrynic acid
b)
Furosemide
c)
Spironolactone
d)
Chlorothiazide
35.
An example of an anticoagulant that is used only orally is:
a)
heparin sodium.
b)
warfarin sodium.
c)
lepirudin.
d)
enoxaparin.
36.
The heart is surrounded by the __________.
a)
pericardial cavity
b)
epicardium
c)
endocardium
d)
atrium
37.
The inferior point of the heart is called its __________.
a)
apex
b)
hilum
c)
lobe
d)
ventricle
38.
The __________ circuit carries blood to and from the lungs.
a)
pulmonary
b)
systemic
c)
renal
d)
cardiac
39.
The muscular layer of the heart is the __________.
a)
myocardium
b)
epicardium
c)
endocardium
d)
pericardium
40.
The __________ lines the chambers of the heart.
a)
endocardium
b)
epicardium
c)
myocardium
d)
pericardium
41.
A faster than normal heart rate is called __________
a)
tachycardia
b)
bradycardia
c)
eucardia
d)
systole
42.
The contraction phase of the cardiac cycle is called __________.
a)
systole
b)
diastole
c)
asystole
d)
relaxation
43.
The term for reduced blood flow to the myocardium is coronary __________.
a)
ischemia
b)
infarction
c)
anemia
d)
thrombosis
44.
An anemia that is caused by failure of the bone marrow to produce new red blood cells is called __________ anemia.
a)
aplastic
b)
pernicious
c)
iron-deficiency
d)
hemolytic
45.
__________ is a condition in which the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood is reduced.
a)
Anemia
b)
Hypotension
c)
Polycythemia
d)
Angina pectoris
46.
Erythropoiesis increases when __________ levels in the blood decrease.
a)
oxygen
b)
carbon dioxide
c)
bicarbonate
d)
calcium
47.
The left ventricle pumps blood to the __________ circuit.
a)
systemic
b)
pulmonary
c)
renal
d)
hepatic
48.
The most common type of hypertension is __________.
a)
essential
b)
secondary
c)
Stage-1
d)
Stage-2
49.
Right-sided heart failure leads to congestion of the __________ and spleen.
a)
liver
b)
stomach
c)
gall-bladder
d)
pancreas
50.
Formed elements
a)
cell fragments found in plasma
b)
a clear or fluid-filled cavity within a cell
c)
ability of some cells to ingest and digest bacteria
d)
the fluid portion of blood
e)
contain hemoglobin
51.
Leukocytes
a)
body’s defense mechanism
b)
a clear or fluid-filled cavity within a cell
c)
ability of some cells to ingest and digest bacteria
d)
the fluid portion of blood
e)
contain hemoglobin
52.
Platelets
a)
involved in blood clotting
b)
a clear or fluid-filled cavity within a cell
c)
ability of some cells to ingest and digest bacteria
d)
the fluid portion of blood
e)
contain hemoglobin
53.
Plasma
a)
the fluid portion of blood
b)
a clear or fluid-filled cavity within a cell
c)
ability of some cells to ingest and digest bacteria
d)
contain hemoglobin
e)
include neutrophils, eosinophils, and basophils
54.
Granulocytes
a)
include neutrophils, eosinophils, and basophils
b)
a clear or fluid-filled cavity within a cell
c)
ability of some cells to ingest and digest bacteria
d)
the fluid portion of blood
e)
contain hemoglobin
55.
Phagocytes
a)
ability of some cells to ingest and digest bacteria
b)
a clear or fluid-filled cavity within a cell
c)
the fluid portion of blood
d)
contain hemoglobin
e)
include neutrophils, eosinophils, and basophils
56.
Vacuole
a)
a clear or fluid-filled cavity within a cell
b)
ability of some cells to ingest and digest bacteria
c)
the fluid portion of blood
d)
contain hemoglobin
e)
include neutrophils, eosinophils, and basophils
57.
Describe the heart valves and layers.
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58.
What are the formed elements of the blood?
4 lines
59.
Describe the functions of five different white blood cells.
4 lines
60.
What is the role of the red blood cells?
4 lines
61.
Differentiate between the anatomies of arteries, capillaries, and veins.
4 lines
62.
Describe four types of angina pectoris.
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63.
Describe different types of cardiac arrhythmias.
4 lines
64.
What are the signs and symptoms of congestive heart failure?
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65.
Describe the treatment of myocardial infarction.
4 lines
66.
List five generic names of statins and their indications.
4 lines
67.
Describe the four different types of lipoproteins.
4 lines
68.
What are the consequences of atherosclerosis?
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