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WorksheetsQuiz on Arterial Hypertension
Total questions: 74
Worksheet time: 37mins
In essential arterial hypertension, in contrast to secondary symptomatic arterial hypertension, the increase in blood pressure is:
symptom of the disease
the main link in the pathogenesis of the disease
the primary and main symptom of the disease
etiological factor in the development of the disease
a secondary pathogenetic factor in the development of the disease
A genetic defect in cell membranes in primary arterial hypertension leads to:
increasing the rate of reuptake of mediators
an increase in calcium content in the cytoplasm of cells
an increase in the electrical potential of the cell membrane
reducing the time of action of mediators on the vascular wall
suppression of ATPase activity of myosin
Candidate genes for the development of arterial hypertension, the expression of which is associated with vasoconstriction, include:
alpha-adducin gene
angiotensinogen gene
natriuretic peptide gene
endothelial NO synthase gene
prostacyclin synthetase gene
Hypernatremia contributes to the development of arterial hypertension through:
increasing the formation of angiotensin-3
increasing the activity of natriuretic mechanisms
increasing the sensitivity of adrenergic receptors to pressor factors
increasing the reuptake of norepinephrine by nerve endings
activation of prostacyclin synthesis by endothelial cells
One of the modifying risk factors predisposing to the development of primary arterial hypertension is:
insulin resistance
low birth weight
family history of early cardiovascular risk factors
consumption of table salt less than 3 g/day
renin gene polymorphism
Endothelial dysfunction in arterial hypertension is characterized by an increase in the expression and production of:
endothelial NO synthase
prostaglandins of group E and A
plasminogen activator inhibitor type 1
hyperpolarizing factor
bradykinin
Nitric oxide, by activating guanylate cyclase with subsequent activation of cGMP-dependent protein kinase G, contributes to:
the release of potassium ions from the cell
activation of calcium-dependent actin and myosin kinases
the movement of calcium from the cytoplasm to the mitochondria and endoplasmic reticulum
accumulation of calcium in vascular smooth muscle cells
closure of calcium-dependent potassium ion channels
The pathogenetic stage of stabilization of arterial hypertension is characterized by:
development of endothelial dysfunction
dominance of systemic RAAS over tissue RAAS
decreased sensitivity of arterioles to pressor agents
transient increase in blood pressure
increase in the lumen of resistance vessels
The stable stage of the pathogenesis of hypertension is characterized by:
decreased role of local RAAS
increase in cardiac output, decrease in peripheral vascular resistance
increased activity of depressor mechanisms
hyperkinetic type of circulation
target organ damage
A patient complained of headaches, facial swelling, and general weakness. Symptoms appeared three weeks after tonsillitis. Blood pressure was 190/100 mmHg. The urine showed significant proteinuria and microhematuria. The patient developed a form of secondary arterial hypertension. What is the most likely diagnosis?
exogenous
renovascular
renoparenchymatous
endocrinopathic
cardiovascular
A patient experienced sharp increases in blood pressure, accompanied by palpitations, muscle tremors, profuse sweating, and pale skin. Elevated catecholamine levels were observed in the urine. A CT scan revealed a tumor on the left adrenal gland. This type of hypertension is characteristic of:
Conn's syndrome
coarctation of the aorta
pheochromocytoma
Itsenko-Cushing syndrome
renoprival arterial hypertension
Exogenous form of secondary arterial hypertension can occur when taking:
glucocorticosteroids drugs
antihypertensive drugs
diuretics
beta-blockers
Which of the following is a first-line therapy for idiopathic bilateral adrenal hyperplasia with symptoms such as severe hypokalemia and elevated 17-hydroxycorticosteroid levels?
Thiazide diuretics
Calcium channel blockers
Beta-1-adrenergic receptor blockers
Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists
Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors
The hypotensive effect of beta-blockers is primarily due to their ability to:
Enhance sodium reabsorption
Increase plasma renin concentrations
Have a negative chronotropic and inotropic effect
Increase blood flow to the right side of the heart
Reduce the synthesis of nitric oxide
Under physiological conditions, coronary blood flow is regulated primarily by:
Sympathetic nervous system
Parasympathetic nervous system
Metabolic demands of the myocardium
Activity of vascular adrenergic receptors
Activity of kinin receptors
The pathogenetic basis of ischemic heart disease is:
Heart failure
Coronary insufficiency
Activation of the sympathoadrenal system
Increased levels of catecholamines in the myocardium
Increase in the volumetric velocity of coronary blood flow
In coronary insufficiency, increased calcium content in cardiomyocytes is accompanied by:
Inhibition of phospholipase activity
Decreased activity of lysosomal hydrolases
Increased coupling of aerobic oxidation and phosporylation
activation of lipid peroxidation
development of metabolic alkalosis
Coronary factors in the development of absolute coronary insufficiency include:
Prolonged tachycardia
Coronary artery spasm
A sharp increase in blood pressure
Activation of the sympathoadrenal system
The cause of absolute coronary insufficiency, which occurs when the blood supply to intact coronary vessels decreases, may be:
Prolonged tachycardia
Pronounced hemoconcentration
Excessive physical activity
Decrease in diastolic pressure in the aorta
E. inflammatory obliteration of the coronary arteries
In absolute coronary insufficiency, instability (“vulnerability”) of the atherosclerotic plaque is associated with:
Thickening of its fibrous cap
The development of aseptic inflammation in it
A decrease in modified LDL in it
A decrease in the concentration of cholesterol in it
E. a decrease in the size of the lipid core
Factors leading to the development of relative coronary insufficiency include:
Coronary atherosclerosis
Local stenosis of the coronary arteries
Thickening of the coronary artery wall
Prolonged tachycardia
D. coronary artery thrombosis
A patient with a myocardial infarction developed shortness of breath, tachycardia, and cyanosis of the visible mucous membranes. The development of hypoxia in this case is associated with:
Reduction in oxygen extraction
A decrease in the number of red blood cells
Impaired oxyhemoglobin dissociation
Insufficient blood oxygenation
slowing down the volumetric velocity of blood flow
Patient R., 52, was admitted to the emergency room of the hospital unconscious. According to his relatives, the patient had experienced a severe chest pain approximately five hours earlier, with no response to nitroglycerin. An ECG revealed abnormal Q waves (QS) in leads I, V1, and V2, with ST elevations above the isoline and an upward curve. The following factors are most significant in the development of this typical form of cardiac pathology:
Toxic heart damage
Increased myocardial oxygen demand
Congenital features of the structure of the coronary arteries
Coronary hemodynamic disturbances in arterial hypotension
Rupture of an atherosclerotic plaque with thrombosis of the coronary arteries
A 38-year-old patient experienced a sharp, crushing pain behind the sternum after emotional stress, radiating to the left arm and under the left shoulder blade. Blood levels of lactate dehydrogenase and creatine phosphokinase were elevated. An ECG showed changes in the ST segment and T wave. Coronary angiography revealed no changes. The most likely cause of cardiac damage in this case is:
Coronary artery spasm
Coronary artery stenosis
Coronary artery thrombosis
Coronary artery atherosclerosis
Vasodilation of the coronary arteries
Which feature of energy metabolism is observed under conditions of myocardial ischemia?
Activation of the Krebs cycle
Coupling of oxidation and phosphorylation processes
Accumulation of underoxidized fatty acids in mitochondria
Inhibition of the glycolytic pathway of ATP synthesis
Inhibition of oxidation of higher fatty acids
RAutopsy results revealed that the patient died of myocardial infarction associated with stent thrombosis. Histological examination of the myocardium revealed significant contracture changes in the cardiomyocytes. This is due to the accumulation of ions in the cardiomyocytes:
Potassium
Sodium
Calcium
Magnesium
Chlorine
Patient F., 67, has had a 10-year history of chest pain when walking, which is relieved by nitroglycerin. He smokes 10-15 cigarettes a day. Several hours ago, intense chest pain developed that was not relieved by nitroglycerin. An ECG shows ST segment elevation in leads I, aVL, and V1–V6, along with the formation of a pathological Q wave (with an amplitude greater than 1/4 of the R wave and a duration greater than 0.03 s). To determine the typical form of cardiac pathology, the following cardiac-specific marker must be measured in the blood:
Myoglobin
Troponin T, I
Lactate dehydrogenase-1, 2
Aspartate aminotransferase
MB fraction of creatine phosphokinase
In stable and unstable angina, myocardial infarction, and chronic heart failure of ischemic origin, which of the following is often detected?
Strengthening the inotropic function of the heart
Increase in cardiac output
Endomyocardial fibrosis
Myocardial hyperperfusion
Myocardial hibernation
Non-coronary myocardial necrosis in young women most often occurs with which of the following?
Hemodilution
Hypercatecholaminemia
Low blood pressure in the aorta
Coronary atherothrombosis
Hyperaggregation of formed elements in the coronary arteries
An increase in the diastolic pressure gradient between the left atrium and the left ventricle is characteristic of which condition?
Aortic stenosis
Mitral stenosis
Mitral valve prolapse
Mitral insufficiency
Aortic insufficiency
Following acute rheumatic fever, a patient developed thickening and calcification of the valve leaflets, resulting in decreased left ventricular filling during diastole and increased pulmonary venous pressure. These signs are characteristic of which condition?
Aortic stenosis
Mitral stenosis
Aortic insufficiency
Mitral insufficiency
Tricuspid valve insufficiency
The most common complication of mitral stenosis is the development of:
Atrial fibrillation
Complete bundle branch block
Absolute coronary insufficiency
secondary arterial hypertension
thrombi in the left ventricle
Mitral valve prolapse, papillary muscle dysfunction, and rupture of the chordae tendineae can lead to the development of acquired heart disease, which is characterized by:
difficulty emptying the left atrium
stenosis of the left atrioventricular orifice
incomplete closure of the mitral valve leaflets
reverse diastolic blood flow from the aorta to the left ventricle
increase in diastolic filling of the left ventricle with blood
Complications of acute severe mitral regurgitation may include the development of:
pulmonary edema
hypotension of the pulmonary circulation
stenosis of the left atrioventricular orifice
concentric hypertrophy of the left ventricle
barrier to diastolic blood flow from the left atrium to the ventricle
The patient complains of shortness of breath, increased fatigue, heart pain, irregular heart rhythms, and fainting during exertion. Left ventricular hypertrophy and aortic orifice diameter were detected. The characteristic hemodynamic abnormalities of this heart defect include:
increased afterload
increase in preload
increase in minute blood volume
decrease in the time of blood ejection from the left ventricle
decrease in intraventricular systolic pressure
The most common cause of aortic stenosis in younger patients is:
calcification of the aortic valve
diffuse connective tissue diseases
congenital bicuspid aortic valve
damage to the papillary muscles
atherosclerosis of the aorta
With narrowing of the aortic orifice, an increase in afterload is accompanied by the development of:
coronary hyperperfusion
myogenic dilation of the left atrium
low intramyocardial tension of the left ventricle
concentric hypertrophy of the left ventricular myocardium
eccentric hypertrophy of the left ventricular myocardium
A patient with severe infective endocarditis developed rupture of the aortic valve leaflets, leading to heart pain. The mechanism of cardiac pain is as follows:
Increasing the pumping function of the heart
Increase in diastolic pressure
Decrease in the volume of the left ventricle
Decreased perfusion of the coronary arteries
Decreasing pressure in the right chambers of the heart
A patient presents with increased carotid artery pulsation, pupillary pulsation, and head nodding movements corresponding to each systole. The pulse is rapid, high, and systolic blood pressure is 200 mmHg, while diastolic blood pressure is 20 mmHg. These signs are characteristic of:
Aortic stenosis
Mitral stenosis
Pulmonary trunk stenosis
Aortic insufficiency
Mitral regurgitation
During which period are congenital heart defects and minor anomalies in the development of the heart formed?
First month of embryogenesis
The entire period of fetal development
The first two months of embryogenesis
Third trimester of pregnancy
At the time of birth
Patent ductus arteriosus with preserved connection between the aorta and pulmonary artery after birth is accompanied by the development of:
Hypovolemia of the pulmonary circulation
Hypovolemia of the systemic circulation
Hypovolemia of the pulmonary and systemic circulation
Hypervolemia of the systemic circulation
Hypervolemia of the pulmonary circulation
What occurs with an atrial septal defect?
Right ventricular hypoplasia
Shunting of blood from the pulmonary artery into the aorta
Hypovolemia of the pulmonary circulation
Left-to-right shunt
Transposition of the great vessels
The characteristic clinical symptoms of a congenital heart defect include cyanosis and dyspnea. Echocardiography reveals a large ventricular septal defect, pulmonary valve stenosis, right ventricular hypertrophy, and aortic overhang. Pulmonary circulation hemodynamics in this heart defect are characterized by:
increased pulmonary blood flow
depletion of pulmonary blood flow
collateral pulmonary blood flow
hypertension of the pulmonary circulation
hypervolemia of the pulmonary circulation
The patient's ECG revealed a regular rhythm, with a P wave before each QRS complex and a heart rate of 110 min-1. The primary electrophysiological mechanism for the development of this arrhythmia is:
Hyperpolarization in diastole
Oscillation of transmembrane potential
Acceleration of spontaneous diastolic depolarization of the sinus node
Formation of heterotopic foci of automatism
re-entry excitation circulation
A patient with a traumatic brain injury was diagnosed with nomotopic arrhythmia with a heart rate of 40-45 bpm. Changes in cardiac automaticity may be associated with
Development of trigger activity
Acceleration of spontaneous diastolic depolarization of the sinus node
A decrease in the magnitude of the resting membrane potential of the cells of the sinus node
Transformation of 'slow response' cells into 'fast response' cells
the appearance of ectopic foci of automatism
Heterotopic rhythm disturbances associated with changes in impulse formation include:
Extrasystole
Sinus arrhythmia
Sinoatrial blocks
Atrioventricular dissociation
The electrophysiological basis for the occurrence of arrhythmias associated with the development of trigger activity (trigger automatism) is:
The appearance of ectopic pacemakers
Formation of early or late afterdepolarizations
Slowing of the rate of spontaneous slow diastolic depolarization
Increase in abnormal 'slow' Na⁺ channels in cardiomyocytes
Early afterdepolarizations may be the electrophysiological basis for trigger activity. An important condition for their occurrence is:
Tachycardia
Activation of Na⁺/Ca²⁺ exchange
Ca2+ overload of cardiomyocytes
prolongation of the repolarization phase of the action potential
increase in the rate of spontaneous diastolic depolarization
The consequence of a prolonged attack of paroxysmal ventricular tachycardia is:
decreased coronary blood flow
synchronization of atrial and ventricular systole
increased systolic blood pressure
increase in ventricular filling time
increase in impact ejection
When potassium ions enter the extracellular environment and its concentration in cardiomyocytes decreases, the development of extrasystoles is associated with:
prolongation of the repolarization phase
prolongation of the refractory period
increasing the duration of the action potential
an increase in the resting potential of cardiomyocytes
increased excitability of cardiomyocytes
Patient Sh., 68, complains of palpitations and shortness of breath during moderate physical exertion. He has a history of myocardial infarction. Objectively: the heart rhythm is irregular, with an average heart rate of 100 beats per minute and weakened heart sounds. The ECG shows no P waves in all leads, variable RR intervals, and f waves of varying amplitude and shape. These findings indicate a cardiac arrhythmia:
atrial flutter
ventricular fibrillation
atrial fibrillation
ventricular extrasystole
supraventricular paroxysmal tachycardia
The formation of the micro-re-entry mechanism most often leads to the emergence of:
sinus arrhythmia
atrial flutter
bundle branch block
pacemaker migration
atrial fibrillation
The patient's ECG shows all P waves associated with QRS complexes, a regular rhythm, and a PQ interval duration of 0.26 seconds. These signs indicate the
sinus arrhythmia
sinus tachycardia
sinus bradycardia
first degree atrioventricular block
tachystolic form of atrial fibrillation
A patient with a myocardial infarction underwent 24-hour ECG monitoring, revealing a PQ interval of 0.36 seconds with the loss of every third QRS complex. The heart rate was 40 beats per minute. These signs indicate the patient is developing:
sinus bradycardia
bundle branch block
complete transverse block
atrioventricular block grade II, Mobitz I
atrioventricular block grade II, Mobitz II
In a patient with ischemic heart disease, the ECG revealed M-shaped QRS complexes (type rsR') in the right chest leads, and widened, jagged S waves in the left chest leads and in leads I, aVL. The development of this type of arrhythmia is associated with dysfunction of:
automatism
excitability
rhythm acquisition
myocardial contractility
conduction of an electrical impulse
The pathogenetic basis of cardiac arrhythmia associated with slowing or blocking of impulse conduction is:
increased activity of Na+/K+-ATPase
increase in resting membrane potential
decreased voltage-gated Na+ channels in Purkinje cells
the appearance of additional impulse conduction pathways
decrease in slow Na+ channels
The presence of additional abnormal pathways for conducting electrical impulses from the atria to the ventricles contributes to the development of:
sinus tachycardia
atrial fibrillation
3rd degree atrioventricular block
Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome
paroxysmal tachycardia
Myocardial heart failure occurs when:
collapse
aortic stenosis
mitral insufficiency
dilated cardiomyopathy
renovascular arterial hypertension
The development of the overload form of heart failure, caused by an increase in preload due to an increase in the end-diastolic volume of the ventricle of the heart, occurs when:
mitral stenosis
true polycythemia
hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
absolute coronary insufficiency
cardiac arrhythmia
Secondary (non-cardiogenic) form of heart failure can occur with:
tetrade of Fallot
mitral stenosis
restrictive cardiomyopathy
acute massive blood loss
acute myocarditis
Heart failure with systolic dysfunction and reduced ejection fraction primarily develops with:
aortic stenosis
hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
ventricular septal defect
primary arterial hypertension
acute myocardial infarction
Characteristic hemodynamic signs of systolic heart failure include:
decrease in cardiac output
decrease in diastolic volume of the heart
loss of elasticity and distensibility of the myocardium
decrease in the final systolic volume of the heart
increasing the rate of contraction and relaxation of the heart
Left heart failure is most likely indicated by changes in the following hemodynamic parameters:
central venous pressure
systemic arterial pressure
pulmonary artery capillary pressure
linear blood flow velocity
pulse pressure
Left ventricular heart failure is characterized by:
increased central venous pressure
increased left ventricular ejection fraction
increased pulmonary capillary wedge pressure
decrease in left ventricular diastolic pressure
The patient was admitted to the hospital in serious condition with a recurrent massive left ventricular myocardial infarction. He was agitated and unaware. His skin was pale, he had a cold, clammy sweat, and acrocyanosis. His respiratory rate was 24 beats per minute, his heart rate was 110 beats per minute, and his blood pressure was 80/50 mmHg. He was also diagnosed with oliguria. These signs indicate the development of:
cardiogenic shock
cardiogenic pulmonary edema
acute coronary syndrome
acute right ventricular failure
tachyostic form of atrial fibrillation
A patient in the acute stage of myocardial infarction experienced an attack of severe inspiratory dyspnea accompanied by a feeling of fear, frothy sputum, and profuse fine rales in the lungs. The trigger for the development of this typical form of circulatory pathology is:
vascular microthrombosis
centralization of blood circulation
sludge of formed elements of the blood
pathological deposition of blood
decrease in myocardial contractility
A patient with an anterior left ventricular myocardial infarction experienced a severe asthma attack. Examination revealed diffuse cyanosis and numerous moist rales of varying caliber. Heart rate was 100 beats per minute, and blood pressure was 120/100 mmHg. The primary pathogenic factor for the development of this complication of myocardial infarction is:
increased production of aldosterone
positive water balance of the body
disruption of the lymphatic system of the lungs
increased hydrostatic pressure in the pulmonary capillaries
increased oncotic pressure of blood in the pulmonary capillaries
A patient with myocardial infarction has pronounced pallor of the skin and mucous membranes, oliguria, respiratory rate of 28 beats per minute, heart rate of 110 beats per minute, and blood pressure of 100/85 mmHg. In this situation, blood pressure is maintained by compensatory mechanisms such as:
stimulation of the respiratory center
hypertension of the pulmonary circulation
increased levels of vasodilators in the blood
secondary hyperaldosteronism
centralization of blood circulation
The patient suffered a transmural myocardial infarction. He suddenly lost consciousness. His pulse and blood pressure are undetectable, and his breathing is agonal. The ECG, instead of ventricular QRS complexes, shows frequent (400 per minute) irregular waves of varying shape and amplitude. The treatment method for this heart rhythm disorder is:
Cardiac defibrillation
Use of sedatives
Use of central analeptics
Use of antihypertensive drugs
Administration of cardiac glycosides
With prolonged activation of the sympathoadrenal system, chronic heart failure progresses. What is this due to?
Development of hibernation of some cardiomyocytes
An increase in the density of β-adrenergic receptors in cardiomyocytes
Inhibition of the activity of phospholipases and proteases of cardiomyocytes
A decrease in myocardial oxygen demand
Vasodilation and increased diuresis
A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease developed tachycardia, severe peripheral edema, ascites, jugular vein distension, acrocyanosis, nausea, decreased appetite, and oliguria. This typical form of circulatory pathology is characterized by the development of:
Pulmonary edema
Hemoptysis
Hepatomegaly
Cardiac asthma
Cardiogenic shock
With myogenic dilation of the ventricles of the heart, characteristic changes in intracardiac hemodynamics are:
Increase in cardiac output
Increase in diastolic blood volume in the ventricular cavity
Increase in the rate of systolic ejection of blood from the ventricles
Decrease in blood pressure in the right atrium and the mouths of the vena cava
Decrease in residual systolic volume of blood in the ventricular cavity
After recovering from the flu, a patient with coronary artery disease developed signs of cardiac decompensation, including edema in the lower extremities. What is the initial link in the pathogenesis of edema development?
Hyperproduction of vasopressin
Increased vascular permeability
Increase in hydrostatic pressure
Decrease in blood albumin
Renal sodium retention
A patient with chronic heart failure secondary to coronary artery disease (CAD) was diagnosed with pleural effusion. A thoracentesis was performed. Characteristics of pleural effusion in congestive heart failure include:
A.pH of effusion is less than 5.0
B.protein content over 30 g/l
C.effusion density less than 1.015
D.positive testRivalta
E. cytosis more than 3000 cells in 1 ml
