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Cardiac-related chest pain may arise secondary to all of the following conditions EXCEPT:
a. Ischemia
b. Pleuritis
c. Aortic dissection
d. Mitral valve prolapse

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b. Pleuritis

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Which of the following would be the difference between men and women regarding cardiovascular system?
a. Women presents with more advanced disease than men.
b. Women with premature coronary disease are at a lower risk of ischemic complications.

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a. Women presents with more advanced disease than men.

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Etiologic factors of congestive heart failure EXCEPT:
a. Diabetes mellitus
b. Myocardial infarction
c. Valvular heart disease
d. Cardiomyopathy

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Diabetes mellitus

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Where is the most common location of radiation of the chest pain due to schema?

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Left arm

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What type of prevention is said to be a critical strategy in maintaining cardiovascular health in the US?

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Primordial

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Patient has. A BP of 140/90. What is his classification?
a. Stage II hypertension
b. Pre-hypertension
c. Normal
d. Stage I hypertension

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d. Stage I hypertension

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These are to be asked by the physical therapist in a client with palpitations EXCEPT
a. Hormonal status
b. Precipitating factor
c. ECG tracing
d. Duration of palpitation

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c. ECG tracing

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Which one is NOT a cause of secondary hypertension?
a. Smoking
b. Chronic kidney disease
c. Acute stress
d. Endocrine

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a. Smoking

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What can be done for patients to avoid orthostatic hypotension?
a. Eating heavy meal
b. Abdominal compression
c. Ankle pumps
d. Elastic stockings

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a. Eating heavy meal

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What are the two most common symptoms of the vascular component of cardiovascular pathologic conditions?
a. Dyspnea and claudication
b. Chest pain and edema
c. Edema and claudication
d. Palpitations and dyspnea

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c. Edema and claudication

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Non-modifiable factors in coronary artery disease include which one of the following?
a. Diabetes mellitus
b. Smoking
c. Sedentary lifestyle
d. Positive family history of cardiovascular disease

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d. Positive family history of cardiovascular disease

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Disease-independent changes in aging heart associated with a reduction in function includes all of the following
EXCEPT:
a. Reduction in the number of myocytes within the conduction tissue
b. Lower capillary density
c. Increase in calcium transport across membranes
d. Development of cardiac fibrosis

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c. Increase in calcium transport across membranes

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What is the most common presenting symptom of cardiovascular disease?
a. Dyspnea
b. Claudication
c. Palpitation
d. Chest pain

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d. Chest pain

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The following should be part of the assessment of the physical therapist if suspecting cardiovascular disease in a
client EXCEPT:
a. Functional limitations
b. Dietary modifications
c. Cardiac signs and symptoms
d. Difficulty performing daily activities

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b. Dietary modifications

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Modifiable factors in coronary artery disease include which one of the following?
a. Advancing age
b. Positive family history of cardiovascular disease
c. Male gender
d. Obesity

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d. Obesity

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Which is NOT a reason for higher risk of coronary artery disease development or progression among women?
such as depression, being black, menopausal status, age, type 2 DM, and thyroid function
a. White race
b. Type I DM 
c. Menopausal status
d. Depression

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a. White race

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Specific parameters in prescribing exercise for patients with cardiovascular risk includes which one of the
following?
a. Equipment
b. Movement
c. Repeated sequences
d. Intensity

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d. Intensity

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Atherosclerosis begins with which of the following?
a. Atheroma formation
b. Fibrous cap deposition
c. Smooth muscle proliferation
d. Endothelial injury

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a. Atheroma formation

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Causes of decreased oxygen supply EXCEPT:
a. Hyperthyroidism
b. Atherosclerosis
c. Arrythmia
d. Anemia

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a. Hyperthyroidism

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Which of the following is a contraindication to exercise after myocardial infarction?
a. Old ECG with abnormalities
b. Unstable angina
c. Chronic infection
d. Controlled DM

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b. Unstable angina

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In exercising patients with hypothyroidism one must remain alert to any signs or symptoms of what condition?

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Rhabdomyolysis

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a 56 year old male had chest pain not affected by a change in position and not relieved by rest nor by intake of pain reliever. What is the possible diagnosis?

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Myocardial infarction

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What conditions is when the heart as a pump is insufficient to meet the metabolic requirements of the tissues?

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Heart failure

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The following are causes of congenital heart diseases EXCEPT:
a. Chromosomal defects
b. Certain infections in the mother
c. Moternal diseases
d. Maternal Hypertension

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D. Maternal hypertension

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The following are the Cardiac markers to request in acute myocardial infarction EXCEPT:
a. Troponin I
b. CK MB
c. SGPT
d. Myoglobin

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c. SGPT

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Valvular dysfunction results from disorders of which of the following?
a. Endocardium
b. Myocardium
c. Pericardium
d. Epicardium

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a. Endocardium

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What two valves are most often affected in valvular diseases?

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Mitral and aortic valves

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What is the result when the pressure becomes sufficient to cause cardiac compression?

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Cardiac tamponade

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Cardiac metastases can occur by any of the following routes EXCEPT:
a. Direct extension
b. Hematogenous
C. Lymphatics
D. Extra cavitary diffusion through the Superior vena cava

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D. Extra cavitary diffusion through the Superior vena cava

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Which of the following are not common benign tumors among children?
a. Rhabdomyoma
B. Myxoma
C. Teratomas
D. Fibroma

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B. Myxoma

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Which of the following sis NOT a leading risk factor for CVU? A. Hypertension
B. High serum cholesterol
C. Smoking
D. Alcohol abuse

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D. Alcohol abuse

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Which of the following common features of al myxoma syndromes is only seen in Carney’s syndrome?
A. Atrial myxoma
B. Blue nevi
C. Endocrine hyperactivity
D. Mucocutaneous myxoma

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C. Endocrine hyperactivity

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Which of the following is a cause of orthostatic hypotension?
A. Diabetes insipidus
B. Prolonged immobility
C. CNS dysregulation
D. Arterial pooling

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B. Prolonged immobility

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During physical activities, all of the following is monitored in PT assessment EXCEPT:
A. Pulse
B. Oxygen saturation
C. ECG tracing
D. Blood pressure

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C. ECG tracing

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