Are You a CAD Expert?

1. The exam contains questions related to coronary artery disease (CAD).
2. The fibrous stage of CAD is characterized by thickened coronary arterial walls with narrowed vessel lumen.
3. The pathophysiology of CAD involves partial or total occlusion of the coronary artery and endothelial alteration.
4. Chemical irritants such as hyperlipidemia or tobacco use can cause endothelial alteration.
5. The leading theory of atherogenesis proposes infection and fatty dietary intake as the underlying causes of atherosclerosis.
6. Obtaining patient histories can help identify those at high risk for CAD.
7. Risk factors for CAD include smoking, high blood pressure, physical inactivity, high cholesterol levels, and obesity.
8. A white man who is a smoker and has a stressful lifestyle is at high risk for CAD.
9. A white woman with high blood pressure and physical inactivity is at high risk for CAD.
10. An obese African American man with high cholesterol levels and normal blood pressure is at high risk for CAD.

Test your knowledge of coronary artery disease (CAD) with this informative quiz! From the pathophysiology of CAD to identifying high-risk patients, this quiz covers it all. Brush up on your understanding of risk factors, including smoking, high blood pressure, physical inactivity, high cholesterol levels, and obesity. See if you can identify which patients are at high risk for CAD based on their demographics and health habits. Don't miss out on this opportunity to expand your knowledge of CAD and its causes!