CARDIOVASCULAR AND RESPIRATORY EXAM 2025 |171 QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED ACCURATE SOLUTIONS
Which statement best represents the relationship between smoking and
weight?
Carrying extra weight is more dangerous than smoking.
Individuals who quit smoking tend to gain weight.
Smokers burn an extra 250 calories per day.
Nicotine decreases metabolic rate.
1. What correctly states the recommendations for the screening of
dyslipidemias based upon current USPSTF guidelines?
For men aged 35 and older
For women 45 and older
For men aged 45 and older
A and B are both correct age ranges by sex
2. Which laboratory test would be useful to determine the renal function of
a patient?
Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine
Lipid panel
Glucose level
Sodium level
3. Upon auscultation of the heart, you note a crescendo-decrescendo
murmur that radiates to the carotid arteries. What might this indicate?
mitral valve prolapse
physiologic murmur
, aortic stenosis
cardiomyopathy
4. A patient with atrial fibrillation is not responding to initial treatment with
Adenosine. What alternative medication could be considered for rhythm
control?
Amiodarone (Cordarone)
Lidocaine
Digitalis
Aspirin
5. What is the major indication for coronary artery bypass graft (CABG)?
Treatment for unstable angina
Alleviation of angina that cannot be controlled with medication
or PCI
Prevention of stroke
Treatment for myocardial infarction (MI)
6. Which of the following findings on examination would be associated with
aortic regurgitation?
Slow rising pulse
High pulse pressure
Muffled heart sounds
Splinter haemorrhages
Roth spots
7. What is the most common cause of peripheral artery disease?
Venous thrombosis
, Atherosclerosis
Valvular dysfunction
Cardiomyopathy
8. A patient with hypertension is experiencing flushing and peripheral
edema after starting a new medication. Which class of antihypertensive
agents is most likely responsible for these symptoms?
Calcium channel blockers.
Beta blockers.
ACE inhibitors.
Diuretics.
9. Which of the following are medical interventions for Coronary Heart
Disease?
CABG (Bypass)
PCI (Stent)
Drugs
All of the above
10. In spirometry, what is the residual volume?
Total amount of exchangeable air
The air remaining in the lungs and alveoli
The volume of a forced inhalation
The volume of a normal breath
11. Mort is hypertensive and you need to add a second HRN agent. WHIch
of the following factors influenced your choice of using an alpha blocker
as the second antiHTN med?
, Mort is black
Mort has CHF
Mort has BPH
Mort has frequent migraines
12. What is the primary effect of beta-blockers on heart rate in patients with
chronic ischemic heart disease?
A reduced heart rate.
An increase in blood pressure.
An increase in heart rate.
A decrease in oxygen supply.
13. Based on Keaton's symptoms and peak flow readings, how would you
describe the level of control of his asthma?
Keaton's asthma is well-controlled.
Keaton's asthma is poorly controlled.
Keaton's asthma is moderately controlled.
Keaton's asthma is uncontrolled.
14. Describe the mechanism by which Amiodarone helps in converting atrial
fibrillation to sinus rhythm.
Amiodarone works by prolonging the action potential and
refractory period in cardiac tissues, which helps restore normal
sinus rhythm.
Amiodarone increases heart rate to stabilize rhythm.
Amiodarone acts as a vasodilator to improve blood flow.
Amiodarone reduces inflammation in the heart.
WITH VERIFIED ACCURATE SOLUTIONS
Which statement best represents the relationship between smoking and
weight?
Carrying extra weight is more dangerous than smoking.
Individuals who quit smoking tend to gain weight.
Smokers burn an extra 250 calories per day.
Nicotine decreases metabolic rate.
1. What correctly states the recommendations for the screening of
dyslipidemias based upon current USPSTF guidelines?
For men aged 35 and older
For women 45 and older
For men aged 45 and older
A and B are both correct age ranges by sex
2. Which laboratory test would be useful to determine the renal function of
a patient?
Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine
Lipid panel
Glucose level
Sodium level
3. Upon auscultation of the heart, you note a crescendo-decrescendo
murmur that radiates to the carotid arteries. What might this indicate?
mitral valve prolapse
physiologic murmur
, aortic stenosis
cardiomyopathy
4. A patient with atrial fibrillation is not responding to initial treatment with
Adenosine. What alternative medication could be considered for rhythm
control?
Amiodarone (Cordarone)
Lidocaine
Digitalis
Aspirin
5. What is the major indication for coronary artery bypass graft (CABG)?
Treatment for unstable angina
Alleviation of angina that cannot be controlled with medication
or PCI
Prevention of stroke
Treatment for myocardial infarction (MI)
6. Which of the following findings on examination would be associated with
aortic regurgitation?
Slow rising pulse
High pulse pressure
Muffled heart sounds
Splinter haemorrhages
Roth spots
7. What is the most common cause of peripheral artery disease?
Venous thrombosis
, Atherosclerosis
Valvular dysfunction
Cardiomyopathy
8. A patient with hypertension is experiencing flushing and peripheral
edema after starting a new medication. Which class of antihypertensive
agents is most likely responsible for these symptoms?
Calcium channel blockers.
Beta blockers.
ACE inhibitors.
Diuretics.
9. Which of the following are medical interventions for Coronary Heart
Disease?
CABG (Bypass)
PCI (Stent)
Drugs
All of the above
10. In spirometry, what is the residual volume?
Total amount of exchangeable air
The air remaining in the lungs and alveoli
The volume of a forced inhalation
The volume of a normal breath
11. Mort is hypertensive and you need to add a second HRN agent. WHIch
of the following factors influenced your choice of using an alpha blocker
as the second antiHTN med?
, Mort is black
Mort has CHF
Mort has BPH
Mort has frequent migraines
12. What is the primary effect of beta-blockers on heart rate in patients with
chronic ischemic heart disease?
A reduced heart rate.
An increase in blood pressure.
An increase in heart rate.
A decrease in oxygen supply.
13. Based on Keaton's symptoms and peak flow readings, how would you
describe the level of control of his asthma?
Keaton's asthma is well-controlled.
Keaton's asthma is poorly controlled.
Keaton's asthma is moderately controlled.
Keaton's asthma is uncontrolled.
14. Describe the mechanism by which Amiodarone helps in converting atrial
fibrillation to sinus rhythm.
Amiodarone works by prolonging the action potential and
refractory period in cardiac tissues, which helps restore normal
sinus rhythm.
Amiodarone increases heart rate to stabilize rhythm.
Amiodarone acts as a vasodilator to improve blood flow.
Amiodarone reduces inflammation in the heart.
