Cardiology Quiz
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An aneurysm is ?
A. Abnormal widening of blood vessel
B. Abnormal narrowing of blood vessel
What does PASP stand for in the context of pulmonary pressures?
A. Pulmonary artery systolic pressure
B. Pulmonary artery standard pressure
C. Pulmonary artery segmental pressure
D. Pulmonary artery saturation pressure
What is a compensatory mechanism to maintain forward stroke volume in the context of RV systolic dysfunction?
A. RV dilation
B. LV dilation
C. RA dilation
D. LA dilation
Tachycardia is ?
A. Fast heart beat
B. Slow heart beat
Baroreceptors are important in short term regulation of arterial pressure.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
You are assessing a 64 year old male complaining of chest pain. He is having some mild respiratory distress and his skin is pale, cool and clammy. After obtaining the ECG shown, what is the most appropriate treatment?
A. Administer adenosine 6 mg
B. Attempt vagal maneuvers
C. Perform cardioversion
D. Administer amiodarone
LVADs may also be used for:
A. Short-term support only
B. Long-term support where recovery or transplantation is not likely to occur
C. Immediate heart transplantation
D. Reducing cholesterol levels
What is the generic name for Kapvay or Catapres?
A. Clopidogrel
B. Simvastatin
C. Clonidine
D. Prazosin
Blood from the inferior and superior vena cavae enter what part of the heart?
A. right atrium
B. pulmonary artery
C. right ventricle
D. left atrium
What is considered more accurate for the patient population with post-transplant coronary artery disease?
A. Routine physical examination
B. Coronary angiography
C. Dobutamine stress echocardiography
D. Magnetic resonance imaging
Which option best describes aortic valve insufficency?
A. Aortic valve insufficiency is when the aortic valve closes too tightly, restricting blood flow.
B. Aortic valve insufficiency is a condition where the aortic valve is located in the right ventricle.
C. Aortic valve insufficiency is a term used to describe a blockage in the pulmonary artery.
D. Aortic valve insufficiency is when the aortic valve does not close properly, causing blood to leak back into the left ventricle.
What metabolic process is initiated when the demand for oxygen exceeds the heart’s ability to supply it during strenuous exercise?
A. Aerobic metabolism
B. Cori cycling
C. Anaerobic metabolism
D. Glycolysis
A myocardial infarction occurs when…
A. blockage in the coronary arteries
B. blockage in the pulmonary artery
C. rupture of the aorta
D. inflammation myocardium
What is the generic name for Imdur?
A. Apixaban
B. Warfarin
C. Fenofibrate
D. Isosorbide Mononitrate
Angioplasty is ?
A. Surgical repair of the blood vessels
B. Surgical repair of the arteries
Which option best describes the location of the heart?
A. In the thoracic cavity slightly to the right of the sternum
B. In the mediastinum of the chest.
C. In the periosteum to the left of the sternum.
D. Between the 3rd & 4th rib of the thoracic cage.
What does the term “hemangioma” indicate?
A. Hardening of the arteries
B. Inflammation of the heart
C. Benign tumor of a blood vessel
D. Blood condition
What is the generic name for Minipress?
A. Prazosin
B. Gemfibrozil
C. Rosuvastatin
D. Fish Oil/Omega 3
What is a chronic cause of Pulmonary Heart Disease?
A. Pulmonary emboli
B. High-velocity tricuspid regurgitant jet velocity
C. Intrinsic lung disease
D. Mid-systolic notching in the pulmonary artery velocity curve
Which option best describes mitral valve stenosis?
A. Blockage of the mitral valve
B. Narrowing of the mitral valve opening
C. Enlargement of the mitral valve opening
D. Widening of the mitral valve opening
The term “myocarditis” refers to the inflammation of what?
A. Vein
B. Blood vessel
C. Heart muscle
D. Blood clot
What does “thrombophlebitis” involve?
A. Inflammation of a muscle associated with a blood clot
B. Inflammation of a vein associated with a blood clot
C. Inflammation of a heart associated with a blood clot
D. Inflammation of a vessel associated with a blood clot
What is the purpose of an “angioplasty”?
A. Removal of plaque from an artery
B. Surgical repair of a blood vessel
C. Inflammation of the heart lining
D. Disease of the heart muscle
What can result from excessively high flow rates in LVADs?
A. Decreased blood pressure
B. Cannula obstruction due to a small LV chamber impinging on the inflow cannula orifice
C. Increased risk of infections
D. Reduced need for medication
In which view is the right ventricular overload best seen?
A. Apical four-chamber view
B. Subcostal view
C. Parasternal long-axis view
D. Parasternal short-axis view
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