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| Which is NOT a plasma component? |
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| Which is the most abundant protein in blood plasma? |
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a. can phagocytize
b. ingest antigen-antibody complexes
c. can be induced to attak parasites
e. a,c,and c are correct |
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| The precursor of granulocytes is the: |
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| Indentify the correct sequence in the differentiation of erythrocytes. |
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| a. proerythroblast, normoblast, reticulocyte |
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| A differential count of WBCs includes all of the following EXCEPT: |
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| The purpose of erythropoietin is to: |
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| c. control erythrocyte production |
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| The main regulator of platelet circulating mass is: |
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| About how many time more RBCs than WBCs are there in a mm3 of blood? |
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| If the total leukocyte count of an individual was 7000/mm3, about how many neutrophils would normally be present in a mm3 of blood? |
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| Which granulocyte function is similar to that of tissue mast cells? |
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a. is secreted by the kidney
b. production is stimulated by tissue hypoxia
e. Both a and b are correct |
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| Which is NOT on agranulocyte? |
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a.mast cell
d. reticulocyte
e. Both a and d are correct |
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| Which are the most effective phagocytes? |
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| d. neutrophils and monocytes |
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| Which vitamins are needed for erythropoiesis? |
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a. C and E
b. B2 and B12
d. Both a and b are correct |
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| Kupffer cells are found in the: |
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| Which test reflects bone marrow activity? |
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| b. lymphocytic functin decreases |
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| Hemostasis involves all all of the following EXCEPT: |
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| When a blood vessel is damaged: |
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a. subendothelial collagen is exposed
b. platelets are attracted to collagen
c.platelets degranulate
e. a,b,and c are correct |
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| The biochemical mediators released by adhering platelets cause: |
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| b. vasoconstriction of the injured vessel |
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| Which is the correct sequence in coagulation? |
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| d. damaged tissue, VII, prothrombin |
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| Which is the correct sequence in fibrinolysis? |
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| Anemia refers to a deficiency of: |
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b. erythrocytes
c. platelets
e. Both b and d are correct |
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| Morphologic classification of anemia is based on all of the following EXCEPT: |
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a. arterioles, capillaries, and venules to dialate
b. the heart rate to contract more forcefully
c. the rate and depth of breathing to increase
e. a,b,and c are correct |
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| Which symptoms are consistent with aplastic anemia BUT NOT WITH pernicious anemia? |
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| a. hemorrhage into tissues |
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| A cause of macrocytic-normochromic anemia is: |
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| b. antibodies against parietal cells |
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| An individual with chronic gastritis and tingling in the fingers requires which of the following for treatment? |
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| b. B12 by intramuscular injection |
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| Secondary polycythemia may be caused by: |
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a. dehydration
b. chronic obstructive pulmonay disease
c. living at high altitudes
e. a,b,and c are correct |
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| The symptoms of polycythemia are essentially casued by: |
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| c. increased blood viscosity |
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| Leukocytosis is found in all of the following EXCEPT: |
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| d. bone marrow depression |
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| What is the most notable characteristic of infectious mononucleosis? |
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| c. The presence of heterophil antibody is diagnostically helpful |
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| Which likey does NOT play a role in leukemia? |
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| CML is characterized by its: |
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| c. presence of the Philadelphia chromosome |
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| Clinical manifestations of multiple myeloma include all of the following EXCEPT: |
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| b. decreased serum calcium |
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| A thrombocytopenia with a platelet count below 50,000/mm3 likely will cause: |
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| a. hemorrhage from minor trauma |
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| Thromboembolic disease can be caused by all of the following EXCEPT: |
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| d. deficient dietary intake of vitamin K |
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a.endothelial damage
b.activation of factor X
c.release of tissue factor
e.a,b,and c are correct |
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| Arteriosclerosis raises the systolic blood pressure by: |
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| d. decreases arterial distensibility and lumen diameter |
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| Events in the development of atherosclerosis plaque inculude all of the following EXCEPT: |
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| G.P is a 50-year-old male who was referred for evaluation of blood pressure. If he has a high diastolic blood pressure, which of the following is G.P.'s reading? |
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| The complications of uncontrolled hypertension include all of the following EXCEPT: |
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| a. is essentially idiopathic |
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| Orhtostatic hypotension is caused by all of the following EXCEPT: |
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| d. increased blood volume |
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| Localized outpouching of a vessel wall or heart chamber is: |
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| Which is a possible cause of varicose veins? |
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a. gravitational forces of blood
b. long periods of standing
c. trauma to the saphenous veins
e. a,b,and c are correct |
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| A 76-year-old male came to the emergency room after experiencing chest pain while shoveling snow. Laboratory tests revealed essentially normal blood levels of SGOT, CPK, and LDH enzymes. The chest pain was relieved following rest and nitroglycerin therapy. The most probably diagnosis is: |
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| Complications of an infarcted myocardium likely could include: |
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b. heart failure
d. death
e. systemic thromboembolism |
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c. tamponade compresses the right heart before affecting other structures
d. arterial blood pressure during expiration exceeds that during inspiration
e. Both c and d are correct |
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| Chamber volume increase is observed in _______ cardiomyopathy. |
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| Which statement is true regarding rheumatic heart disease? |
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b. it is caused by hypersensitivity/immunity to streptococci
d.It usually damages the mitral valves |
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| Which is NOT an expected finding in acute rheumatic fever? |
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| Bacterial infective endocarditis differs from rheumatic heart disease because of which of the following? |
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a. Bacterial endocarditis is an infection of the heart, endocardium and valves.
c. It may occur following dental or bladder catheterization procedures |
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| Individuals with only left heart failure would exhibit which of the following? |
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b. dyspnea
d. pulmonary edema |
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| In congestive heart failure, the pump or myocardium itself fails because of which of the following? |
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a. loss of contractile force
b. hypertension
c. cardiac dysrhythmias |
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| Shock is a complex pathophysiologic process involving all of the following EXCEPT: |
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| Systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) begins with an infection that progresses to: |
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a. bacteremia
b. sepsis
c. septic shock
d. multiple organ dysfunction syndrome
e. ALL OF THE ABOVE ARE CORRECT |
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| Which statement is INCORRECT concerning hypertension? |
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| c. Headache is the most reliable symptom |
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| A 53-year-old male was admitted to the emergency room after experiencing shortness of breath, weakness, cardiac dysrhythmias, and chest pain that did not subside after nitroglycerin therapy. Laboratory tests revealed the patient had an elevated serum CPK, troponin, and SCOT or AST level. EKG tracings revealed a prominent Q wave and an elevated ST segment. The most probable diagnosis is: |
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| b. an acute myocardial infarct |
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| Which of the following is TRUE regarding hemoglobin? |
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| d. Deliver carnon dioxide to lungs for removal. |
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| Which of the following lymphoid organs cluster around lymphatic veins and collect intersitial fluid from tissues? |
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| Which of the following is TRUE regarding the constituents of blood? |
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| b. Blood volume is adults is about 6 L |
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| In which of the following locations does hematopoieses occur following birth? |
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| Which componentof the blood system is responsible for the critical colloid pressure? |
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| Which of the following is NOT a granulocyte? |
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| Which of the following is responsible for lysis or the breakdown of blood clots? |
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| A pt develops a severe urinary tract infection. Which of the following is the predominant cell of early inflammation? |
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| Which of the following is NOT one of the three characteristics of the triad of Virchow? |
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| d. decreased clotting factor |
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| Which of the following forms of leukemia is the most common in children? |
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| a. Acute lymphoblastic leukemia |
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| Which of the following is a TRUE statement regarding Burkitt lymphoma? |
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| c. It is a fast-growing tumor of the jaw and facial bones. |
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| Which of the following is the appropriate term for the increase in red cell production? |
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| Which of the following is the most common cause of drug-induced thrombocytopenia? |
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| Which of the following is TRUE regarding immune thrombocytopenia purpura? |
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| a. it is more common in females |
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| Which of the following is a description for the term anemia? |
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| c. decreased eryhtrocytes in circulating blood |
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| A pt displays a reduction in red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. Which of the following is the most appropriate term for this condition? |
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| Which of the following is NOT a true statement regarding thrombotic thrombocytopenia purpura? |
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| c. the most common age-group is infants |
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| Which form of anemia is caused by a deviation in mitochondrial metabolism? |
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| Which of the following is TRUE regarding posthemorrhagic anemia? |
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| b. it resulsts in normocytic and normochromic anemia. |
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| Which of the following is NOT one of the current criteria for overactive spleen? |
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| Which of the following is NOT a condition that causes lymphadenopathy? |
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| Which of the following is a TRUE statement regarding infectious mononucleosis? |
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| b. it is commonly caused by Epstein-Barr virus. |
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| Which of the following factors is NOT regulated by vitamin K? |
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| Which of the following is a TRUE statement regarding pernicious anemia? |
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| b. associated with end-stage type A chronic atrophic gastritis |
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| Which of the following is NOT a cause of neutropenia? |
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| d. increased vitamin storage |
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| Which if the following is a TRUE statement regarding Hodgkin lymphoma? |
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| a. incidence peaks in the early 20s through 30s and then later in life |
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| Which of the following is NOT a cause of microcytic-hypochromic anemia? |
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| d. disorders of vitamin b12 absorption |
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| Which of the following is NOT a cause of eosinophilia? |
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| Which of the following is a TRUE statemnt regarding lymphona? |
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| c. it usually starts in the lymph nodes of the stomach or intestines |
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| Which of the following is an indicator of poorer prognosis for Hidgkin lymphoma? |
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| Which of the following is a TRUE statement regarding folate? |
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| a. dietary intake is about 50 to 200 mcg/day |
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| At which level of plateles can spontaneous bleeding occur? |
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| A pt has impaired blood flow from the left atrium to the left ventricle. Which of the following valvular promblems does this describe? |
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| Which of the following is a TRUE statment regarding cigarette smoke? |
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| c. Increase in thrmobotic state |
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| A pt presents with chest pain that occurs at rest. She is found to have abnormal vasospasm of her coronary arteries. Which of the following is the BEST description of this case? |
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| A pt is diagnosed with inflammation of the endocardium by Staphylococcus aureus. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis? |
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| a. Inefective endocarditis |
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| Which of the following is the MOST common complication of AMI? |
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| Which of the following terms describes the condition of an occlusion in a blood vessel from a bolus of circulating matter in the blood stream? |
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| Which of the following is NOT an enzyme released by the myocardial muscle? |
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| A patient has a loud pansystolic murmur that radiates to the back and axilla. Which of the following valvular abnormalities is this describing? |
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| A pt has been diagnosed with a pericardial effusion that is frank blood. Which of the following is associated with a bloody effusion? |
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| Which of the following is TRUE regarding cellular injury of the mycardium? |
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| c. Myocardial cells remain viable if blood flow returns w/in 20 minutes |
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| Which of the complications occurs secondary to hypertension? |
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| c. Congestive heart failure |
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| A young woman presents with pallor, numbness, and a sensation of cold temperature of her digits. Which of the following is the most likely cause? |
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| A pt experiences an elevated systolic pressure accompanied by normal diastolic (less than 90 mmHg). Which of the following is the correct term for this condition? |
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| d.isolated systolic hypertension |
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| Which of the following pairs associated in regard to dyslipidemia is correct? |
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| b. Very low-density lipoproteins-triglycerides and proteins |
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| A male pt experiences spinal cord damage following a motorcycle accident. Which type of shock would he most likely experience? |
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| A 23-year-old pt presents with severe chest pain that worsens with respiratory movements and with lying down. On examination, there is a friction rub. Which of the following treatments is the most appropriate for this condition? |
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| A pt has rheumatic fever. Which of the following valves is most commonly affected? |
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| A condition in which blood has pooled, producing distended and palpable vessels is referred to as: |
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| Which of the following is TRUE regarding arteriosclerosis? |
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| b. Atherosclerosis is thickening and hardening of the vessel wall. |
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| Which of the following is NOT associated with hypertension? |
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| A pt is being transferred from another medical facility with a diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction. Which of the following is NOT a typical symptom of acute myocardial infarction? |
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