Exam 40: Assisting in Cardiology

What is another name for a heart attack?

+Lifestyle changes recommended for patients who have had an MI include

Patients with __________ experience hardening of blood vessels, which results in ischemia and fibrotic changes in multiple tissues and organs.

Which drug is used to treat congestive heart failure?

Patients diagnosed with stage 1 hypertension are first prescribed a(n)

A DVT typically is diagnosed by

Which of the following is part of the normal cardiac cycle?

Endocarditis can result in permanent damage to the mitral valve.

Describe the typical symptoms of an MI in men and an MI in women. Include in your answer the typical signs and symptoms of an MI in both genders.

Patients with an artificial heart valve may be prescribed lifelong antibiotic prophylaxis for invasive medical procedures.

A patient calls the physician's office reporting signs and symptoms of a possible MI. Identify three signs and symptoms that require activation of EMS.

Rheumatic heart disease is associated with valvular stenosis.

A bruit may be palpated over the site of an abdominal aneurysm.

Most patients who require a pacemaker have bradycardia.

Prophylactic antibiotic therapy is recommended for all patients diagnosed with cardiac valvular disease.

What best describes the condition when the blood pressure adjusts sluggishly or not at all to rapid changes in position?

The signal from the AV node is picked up by which of the following?

An example of a calcium channel blocker is

The _________ are the blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood from the lungs to the heart.

You are responsible for reinforcing patient education on risk factors for the development of heart disease. Summarize at least five factors that can contribute to heart disease. Which of these can be attributed to lifestyle choices?