Question 1

The best prevention for rheumatic fever is

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A)   eradication of disease-transmitting mosquitoes.
B)   treatment of influenza with large doses of vitamin C.
C)   treatment of strep throat with antibiotics.
D)   immunization.E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 2

Blood viscosity can be reduced by

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A)   limiting fluid intake.
B)   donating blood regularly.
C)   taking iron supplements.
D)   menopause.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 3

CAD is responsible for _____ percent of deaths among people with diabetes.

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A)   50-60
B)   65-80
C)   90-100
D)   25-40E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

Which one of the following is NOT a symptom of strep throat?

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A)   gradual onset of a sore throat
B)   swollen glands
C)   fever
D)   nausea and vomitingE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 5

Prehypertension or mild hypertension can often be treated by changes in lifestyle alone.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

How many chambers does the heart contain?

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A)   two
B)   three
C)   four
D)   sixE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 7

Heart attacks are most likely to occur during which hours of the day?

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A)   6:00am and noon
B)   noon and 6:00pm
C)   6:00pm and midnight
D)   midnight and 6:00amE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 8

Recent research concluded that which of the following is TRUE about taking vitamin E supplements?

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A)   All adults should take additional vitamin E supplements.
B)   Vitamin E supplements prevent heart disease.
C)   Vitamin E supplements provide no protection against heart disease in men.
D)   Vitamin E supplements can reduce blood cholesterol levels.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Alcohol use provides protection against CVD by lowering blood pressure.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What type of stroke is caused by the rupture of a blood vessel on the brain's surface resulting in bleeding into the space between the brain and the skull?

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A)   thrombotic
B)   embolic
C)   subarachnoid hemorrhage
D)   ischemicE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 11

Atherosclerosis is most closely associated with which type of stroke?

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A)   hemorrhagic
B)   thrombotic
C)   embolic
D)   infarctE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 12

The most common congenital heart defects are holes in the walls of the heart that separate the chambers.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Angina pectoris is another name for a heart attack.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The most common congenital heart defect in children is

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A)   coarctation of the vena cava.
B)   holes in the wall that divides the ventricles or atria.
C)   transposition of the aorta and pulmonary artery.
D)   underdeveloped left side of the heart.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

At Betty's most recent medical check-up, her doctor found that she had high blood pressure, excessive abdominal fat, and a low HDL count. What condition might Betty be suffering from? What specific lifestyle strategies might be recommended to help her lower her risk of CVD?

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Question 16

The two upper chambers of the heart in which blood collects before passing to the lower chambers are called

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A)   ventricles.
B)   atria.
C)   septum.
D)   valves.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

If an artery in a limb becomes blocked, it causes

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A)   heart attack.
B)   stroke.
C)   peripheral arterial disease.
D)   arthritis.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 18

Arnold's physician expressed some concern about the results of the exam. What finding is most likely the key cause of her concern?

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A)   Arnold's cholesterol levels
B)   Arnold's blood pressure
C)   Arnold's weight
D)   Arnold's ageE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

High blood pressure is best described as

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A)   a risk factor for cardiovascular disease and a disease itself.
B)   a side effect of cardiovascular disease.
C)   a risk factor for cardiovascular disease.
D)   a disease.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 20

Which of the following statements about taking aspirin is false?

Accepted Answer

A)   It has an anticlotting effect.
B)   It decreases adhesiveness of platelets.
C)   It can affect blood cholesterol levels.
D)   It reduces inflammation.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Exam 7: Cardiovascular Health

Atherosclerosis is most closely associated with which type of stroke?

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Heart attacks are most likely to occur during which hours of the day?

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High blood pressure is best described as

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How many chambers does the heart contain?

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Which one of the following is NOT a symptom of strep throat?

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Alcohol use provides protection against CVD by lowering blood pressure.

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CAD is responsible for _____ percent of deaths among people with diabetes.

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The most common congenital heart defect in children is

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Which of the following statements about taking aspirin is false?

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If an artery in a limb becomes blocked, it causes

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The best prevention for rheumatic fever is

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Angina pectoris is another name for a heart attack.

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Blood viscosity can be reduced by

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Recent research concluded that which of the following is TRUE about taking vitamin E supplements?

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The two upper chambers of the heart in which blood collects before passing to the lower chambers are called

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Arnold's physician expressed some concern about the results of the exam. What finding is most likely the key cause of her concern?

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At Betty's most recent medical check-up, her doctor found that she had high blood pressure, excessive abdominal fat, and a low HDL count. What condition might Betty be suffering from? What specific lifestyle strategies might be recommended to help her lower her risk of CVD?

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Prehypertension or mild hypertension can often be treated by changes in lifestyle alone.

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What type of stroke is caused by the rupture of a blood vessel on the brain's surface resulting in bleeding into the space between the brain and the skull?

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The most common congenital heart defects are holes in the walls of the heart that separate the chambers.

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