Cardiac Monitoring and Prevention Quiz

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Which lifestyle intervention is recommended for reducing stress in hypertensive patients?

Smoking cessation

Increasing tobacco use

Regular, moderate exercise (correct)

Avoiding alcohol consumption

What effect does smoking have on blood pressure, especially in people with hypertension?

It lowers blood pressure

It normalizes blood pressure

It increases blood pressure (correct)

It has no effect on blood pressure

What is the recommended approach towards smoking for nonsmokers?

Encouraging them to quit smoking (correct)

Telling them to continue smoking

Encouraging them to increase tobacco use

Encouraging them to start smoking

At what blood pressure level should individuals receive drug treatment and lifestyle advice according to the text?

160/100 mmHg Signup and view all the answers

How does stress impact blood pressure according to the text?

It increases blood pressure Signup and view all the answers

Besides smoking cessation, what other form of tobacco use should individuals be advised to stop?

Chewing tobacco Signup and view all the answers

What is the treatment of choice for stress reduction in hypertensive patients?

Regular, moderate exercise Signup and view all the answers

'Vasoconstriction' refers to the narrowing of which blood vessels?

Arteries Signup and view all the answers

'Cardiac output' refers to the volume of blood pumped by the heart in which unit of time?

Per minute Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of chest pain in angina pectoris?

Reduced coronary blood flow Signup and view all the answers

Which type of angina is characterized by unpredictable occurrences often at night?

Variant angina Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical trigger for stable angina attacks?

Physical exertion Signup and view all the answers

Which underlying condition can lead to Prinzmetal's (variant) angina?

Coronary artery spasm Signup and view all the answers

What is a common method for relieving stable angina?

Nitrates Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the pain relief experienced in stable angina with rest?

Decubitus Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common form of angina characterized as predictable?

Stable angina Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between stable and Prinzmetal's (variant) angina?

Onset time Signup and view all the answers

How does variant angina differ from stable angina in terms of pain duration?

Variant angina has longer episodes. Signup and view all the answers

What is the common recommendation for individuals at risk for coronary artery disease (CAD) unless contraindicated?

Low-dose aspirin (81 mg) Signup and view all the answers