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What is the primary function of the left ventricle in the cardiovascular system?
What is the primary function of the left ventricle in the cardiovascular system?
- Receives blood from the right atrium
- Pumps oxygenated blood into systemic circulation (correct)
- Pumps deoxygenated blood to the lungs
- Receives oxygenated blood from the lungs
What is the role of the epicardium in the heart?
What is the role of the epicardium in the heart?
- Pumps blood to the body
- Lines the inner chambers of the heart
- Covers the outer surface of the heart (correct)
- Produces electrical impulses
What occurs at the beginning of ventricular contraction concerning atrio-ventricular valves?
What occurs at the beginning of ventricular contraction concerning atrio-ventricular valves?
- They remain open to allow blood flow
- They open to allow blood flow into the ventricles
- They close to prevent backflow into the atria (correct)
- They are inactive during contraction
Which pericardium layer directly attaches to the heart?
Which pericardium layer directly attaches to the heart?
Which medication is contraindicated for patients with congestive heart failure (CHF)?
Which medication is contraindicated for patients with congestive heart failure (CHF)?
Which valve is located on the left side of the heart?
Which valve is located on the left side of the heart?
What is the primary purpose of the semilunar valves?
What is the primary purpose of the semilunar valves?
What is a common side effect of ACE inhibitors?
What is a common side effect of ACE inhibitors?
What is the correct function of the pericardial space?
What is the correct function of the pericardial space?
Which medication can potentially cause ototoxicity?
Which medication can potentially cause ototoxicity?
Which heart chamber receives deoxygenated blood from the right atrium?
Which heart chamber receives deoxygenated blood from the right atrium?
What risk is associated with potassium-sparing diuretics like Aldactone?
What risk is associated with potassium-sparing diuretics like Aldactone?
Which of the following beta blockers can be safely given to asthmatic patients?
Which of the following beta blockers can be safely given to asthmatic patients?
What is the most common cause of endocarditis?
What is the most common cause of endocarditis?
Which of the following interventions helps prevent the dislodgement of vegetation in endocarditis patients?
Which of the following interventions helps prevent the dislodgement of vegetation in endocarditis patients?
Which medication is commonly used as part of the treatment for endocarditis?
Which medication is commonly used as part of the treatment for endocarditis?
What should be advised to patients at risk of endocarditis, especially before any invasive procedures?
What should be advised to patients at risk of endocarditis, especially before any invasive procedures?
In congestive heart failure, which of the following is included in the management acronym UNLOAD?
In congestive heart failure, which of the following is included in the management acronym UNLOAD?
Which condition is characterized by an inability of the ventricles to pump normally?
Which condition is characterized by an inability of the ventricles to pump normally?
What should patients with vegetation related to endocarditis focus on to aid in sterilization?
What should patients with vegetation related to endocarditis focus on to aid in sterilization?
Which of the following is NOT a typical component of the management for congestive heart failure?
Which of the following is NOT a typical component of the management for congestive heart failure?
What is a common management strategy for DVT?
What is a common management strategy for DVT?
Which of the following is NOT an etiology of hypercoagulability of the blood?
Which of the following is NOT an etiology of hypercoagulability of the blood?
Which of the following symptoms is commonly associated with thrombophlebitis?
Which of the following symptoms is commonly associated with thrombophlebitis?
Which management technique should be avoided for a patient with DVT?
Which management technique should be avoided for a patient with DVT?
Which of the following is a sign of venous stasis?
Which of the following is a sign of venous stasis?
What should be monitored as part of the management for vascular disorders?
What should be monitored as part of the management for vascular disorders?
Which lifestyle adjustment can help prevent symptoms of vascular issues?
Which lifestyle adjustment can help prevent symptoms of vascular issues?
What is the role of anti-coagulants in managing venous disorders?
What is the role of anti-coagulants in managing venous disorders?
What adverse reaction is associated with Procainamide?
What adverse reaction is associated with Procainamide?
When preparing for electrical cardioversion, which safety measure is NOT necessary?
When preparing for electrical cardioversion, which safety measure is NOT necessary?
What is the hallmark sign of peripheral vascular disease that appears first?
What is the hallmark sign of peripheral vascular disease that appears first?
What does an Ankle Brachial Index (ABI) value greater than 0.90 indicate?
What does an Ankle Brachial Index (ABI) value greater than 0.90 indicate?
Which of the following is a treatment option for valvular heart disease?
Which of the following is a treatment option for valvular heart disease?
Which of the following describes Atherosclerosis Obliterans?
Which of the following describes Atherosclerosis Obliterans?
Which condition is likely triggered by smoking and affects small and medium sized arteries?
Which condition is likely triggered by smoking and affects small and medium sized arteries?
Which of the following interpretations corresponds to an ABI of 0.41?
Which of the following interpretations corresponds to an ABI of 0.41?
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