1. Hypotension associated with neurogenic and anaphylactic shock is
due to? - Peripheral pooling of blood
2. A patient with heart failure who reports intermittent shortness of breath during
the night is experiencing?
- Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
3. Massive release of histamine with consequent vasodilation and hypotension
occurs with what type of shock?
- Anaphylactic
4. A middle-aged patient has a follow up visit for a recorded blood pressure of 162/96 mm Hg
taken 3 weeks ago. The patient has no significant past medical history and takes no
medications, but smokes 1 1/2 packs of cigarettes per day, drinks alcohol regularly, and
exercises infrequently. The patient is about 40 lbs. overweight and admits to a high-fat,
high-calorie diet. At the office visit today, the patient's blood pressure is 150/92 mm Hg.
What is the least appropriate intervention for this patient at this time?
- Begin antihypertensive drug therapy
5. Patent ductus arteriosus is accurately described as an
- Communication between the aorta and the pulmonary artery
6. Hypotension, distended neck veins, and muffled heart sounds are classic
manifestations of
- Cardiac tamponade
7. A patient presenting with fever, hypotension, and lactic acidosis is most
likely to be experiencing what type of shock?
- Septic
8. Orthostatic hypotension is a risk factor for
- Stroke
- Cognitive impairment
- Death
9. It can be explained to a patient that high blood pressure increases the risk of
- Stroke
- Renal disease
due to? - Peripheral pooling of blood
2. A patient with heart failure who reports intermittent shortness of breath during
the night is experiencing?
- Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
3. Massive release of histamine with consequent vasodilation and hypotension
occurs with what type of shock?
- Anaphylactic
4. A middle-aged patient has a follow up visit for a recorded blood pressure of 162/96 mm Hg
taken 3 weeks ago. The patient has no significant past medical history and takes no
medications, but smokes 1 1/2 packs of cigarettes per day, drinks alcohol regularly, and
exercises infrequently. The patient is about 40 lbs. overweight and admits to a high-fat,
high-calorie diet. At the office visit today, the patient's blood pressure is 150/92 mm Hg.
What is the least appropriate intervention for this patient at this time?
- Begin antihypertensive drug therapy
5. Patent ductus arteriosus is accurately described as an
- Communication between the aorta and the pulmonary artery
6. Hypotension, distended neck veins, and muffled heart sounds are classic
manifestations of
- Cardiac tamponade
7. A patient presenting with fever, hypotension, and lactic acidosis is most
likely to be experiencing what type of shock?
- Septic
8. Orthostatic hypotension is a risk factor for
- Stroke
- Cognitive impairment
- Death
9. It can be explained to a patient that high blood pressure increases the risk of
- Stroke
- Renal disease
