Question 1

Patients with hypertension will be told to first take medication and then change their lifestyle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Angina pectoris is commonly known as chest pain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Hypertension is commonly called high blood pressure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A person suffering from bradycardia would have an abnormally high heart rate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Atherosclerosis is when artery walls become too thin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The electrical charges that create the catalyst for the heart to pump are referred to as the cardiac conduction system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A person with hypotension would experience the following:

Accepted Answer

A) Light-headedness 
B) Pain in the chest area 
C) Fainting upon standing 
D) Both A and C

Question 8

Match the drug with its classification.
-Lasix

Accepted Answer

A) Antihyperlidemic 
B) HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins) 
C) Calcium channel blocker 
D) Antihypertensives 
E) Anticoagulants
F)Diuretics
G)Antiplatelet

Question 9

Match the drug with its classification.
-Crestor

Accepted Answer

A) Antihyperlidemic 
B) HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins) 
C) Calcium channel blocker 
D) Antihypertensives 
E) Anticoagulants
F)Diuretics
G)Antiplatelet

Question 10

A myocardial infarction is also known as:

Accepted Answer

A) High blood pressure 
B) An elevated heart rate 
C) Gas caught in the heart chambers 
D) A heart attack

Exam 23: Cardiovascular System

Patients with hypertension will be told to first take medication and then change their lifestyle.

Angina pectoris is commonly known as chest pain.

Hypertension is commonly called high blood pressure.

A person suffering from bradycardia would have an abnormally high heart rate.

Atherosclerosis is when artery walls become too thin.

The electrical charges that create the catalyst for the heart to pump are referred to as the cardiac conduction system.

A person with hypotension would experience the following:

Match the drug with its classification. -Lasix

Match the drug with its classification. -Crestor

A myocardial infarction is also known as: