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What is the ideal pulse strength that indicates a healthy arterial system?
What is the ideal pulse strength that indicates a healthy arterial system?
- 3+ (correct)
- 2+
- 4+
- 1+
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for developing an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for developing an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)?
- Advanced age
- Diabetes (correct)
- Hypertension
- Genetics
What is the recommended treatment for an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) greater than 5.5 cm in size?
What is the recommended treatment for an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) greater than 5.5 cm in size?
- Watchful waiting
- Surgical repair (correct)
- Antihypertensive medication
- Anticoagulation therapy
Which of the following factors increases the likelihood of forming blood clots (thrombosis)?
Which of the following factors increases the likelihood of forming blood clots (thrombosis)?
What is the recommended dietary advice for patients with peripheral arterial disease (PAD)?
What is the recommended dietary advice for patients with peripheral arterial disease (PAD)?
What is the primary pharmacological management for peripheral arterial disease (PAD)?
What is the primary pharmacological management for peripheral arterial disease (PAD)?
What does a 4+ weak thready pulse may indicate?
What does a 4+ weak thready pulse may indicate?
Which lab value is associated with evidence of cardiac cell death?
Which lab value is associated with evidence of cardiac cell death?
What is the main purpose of using a 12-lead EKG/ECG instead of a 3-lead?
What is the main purpose of using a 12-lead EKG/ECG instead of a 3-lead?
What symptom may indicate unstable angina?
What symptom may indicate unstable angina?
What type of ECG abnormality is typically seen with stable angina?
What type of ECG abnormality is typically seen with stable angina?
Which procedure involves using a vein from another part of the body to bypass a blockage in the heart?
Which procedure involves using a vein from another part of the body to bypass a blockage in the heart?
What is the antidote for Digoxin/Digitalis?
What is the antidote for Digoxin/Digitalis?
When should diuresis or diuretic administration be done for patients?
When should diuresis or diuretic administration be done for patients?
What is the key component of the DASH diet to help reduce hypertension?
What is the key component of the DASH diet to help reduce hypertension?
What is the ECG component that represents ventricular repolarization (refilling of ventricles)?
What is the ECG component that represents ventricular repolarization (refilling of ventricles)?
What does the abbreviation 'TPA' stand for, and why is it contraindicated in patients with hypertensive crisis?
What does the abbreviation 'TPA' stand for, and why is it contraindicated in patients with hypertensive crisis?
What is the main cause of peripheral vascular disease according to the text?
What is the main cause of peripheral vascular disease according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT a cause of secondary hypertension?
Which of the following is NOT a cause of secondary hypertension?
Which lab test is used to assess the risk of muscle breakdown, a potential side effect of cholesterol-lowering medications?
Which lab test is used to assess the risk of muscle breakdown, a potential side effect of cholesterol-lowering medications?
If a patient's mean arterial pressure (MAP) is below 65 mmHg, what is the concern?
If a patient's mean arterial pressure (MAP) is below 65 mmHg, what is the concern?
Which of the following is a potential contraindication for the use of beta-blockers in the treatment of hypertension?
Which of the following is a potential contraindication for the use of beta-blockers in the treatment of hypertension?
Which of the following is a characteristic symptom of arterial insufficiency in peripheral vascular disease?
Which of the following is a characteristic symptom of arterial insufficiency in peripheral vascular disease?
Which of the following dietary recommendations is NOT part of the Mediterranean diet for improving cholesterol levels?
Which of the following dietary recommendations is NOT part of the Mediterranean diet for improving cholesterol levels?
What is the main difference between atherosclerosis and arteriosclerosis?
What is the main difference between atherosclerosis and arteriosclerosis?
How can hypertension be a consequence of atherosclerosis and arteriosclerosis?
How can hypertension be a consequence of atherosclerosis and arteriosclerosis?
What are the main symptoms of right-sided heart failure?
What are the main symptoms of right-sided heart failure?
Which of the following is a non-modifiable risk factor for atherosclerosis?
Which of the following is a non-modifiable risk factor for atherosclerosis?
What physical assessment findings might indicate poor circulation in the extremities?
What physical assessment findings might indicate poor circulation in the extremities?
What is the key difference between stable and unstable angina?
What is the key difference between stable and unstable angina?
What is the primary purpose of using Digibind?
What is the primary purpose of using Digibind?
Why should diuretics be given in the morning?
Why should diuretics be given in the morning?
Why should beta-blockers not be prescribed to patients with asthma?
Why should beta-blockers not be prescribed to patients with asthma?
What is the main risk factor for an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) that requires surgical intervention?
What is the main risk factor for an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) that requires surgical intervention?
What is the most common causative organism for cellulitis?
What is the most common causative organism for cellulitis?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for hypercoagulability?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for hypercoagulability?
What is the correct order of the normal ECG waveforms?
What is the correct order of the normal ECG waveforms?
What is the recommended treatment for ventricular tachycardia?
What is the recommended treatment for ventricular tachycardia?
What is the purpose of high-tension TED stockings?
What is the purpose of high-tension TED stockings?
