21 Jan Tricuspid regurgitation

NSG5003 Advanced Pathophysiology

Week 4 Knowledge Check

Question 1 Hypertension is the elevation of systemic arterial blood pressure as a result of increase in total peripheral resistance and ___________?

Question 1 options:

Decrease venous return

Increased cardiac output

Decreased oxygen perfusion

Increased heart rate

Question 2High cholesterol accelerates atherosclerotic and atheromatic process which results in an increased risk of which event?

Question 2 options:

Ischemic stroke

Liver failure

Myocardial infarction

Deep vein thrombosis

Question 3 What mechanism is responsible for weight gain and edema in patients with heart failure?

Question 3 options:

Increased aldosterone levels

Decreased angiotensin level

Decreased vascular resistance

Decreased renin levels

Question 4 What does the EKG show in prinzmetal angina?

Question 4 options:

ST segment depression

Absent P waves

Prolonged PR interval

ST segment elevation

Question 5 A diastolic murmur, accentuated first heart sound and opening snap are characteristic of which valvular dysfunction?

Question 5 options:

Aortic stenosis

Mitral stenosis

Tricuspid regurgitation

Aortic regurgitation