Cardiovascular System

Question 1

More common in men. More common over 40.

Answer 1

Atherosclerosis

Question 2

Has high cholesterol content.

Answer 2

LDL (low density lipoprotein)

Question 3

Good lipoprotein

Answer 3

HDL (high density lipoprotein)

Question 4

There is insufficient oxygen for the needs of the heart muscle.

Answer 4

Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)

Question 5

Degeneration in small arteries and arterioles. Loss of elasticity, walls thick and hard, lumen narrows.

Answer 5

Arteriosclerosis

Question 6

Decrease risk for blood clot formation, decrease platelet adhesion, and blocks coagulation process.

Answer 6

Anticoagulant (Heparin, Coumadin, ASA)

Question 7

Decrease LDL and cholesterol by blocking synthesis in the liver.

Answer 7

Cholesterol or lipid reducing drugs. Lipitor and Zocor.

Question 8

Chest pain that occurs when there is a deficit of oxygen for the heart muscle.

Answer 8

Angina Pectoralis

Question 9

Coronary artery is obstructed.

Answer 9

Myocardial Infarction (MI). Heart Attack.

Question 10

Blood clot that goes throughout the body.

Answer 10

Embolus

Question 11

ACE Inhibitors treat?

Answer 11

Hypertension, CHF

Question 12

Remove excess water, sodium ions, block reabsorption in kidneys, and treat high BP, CHF.

Answer 12

Diuretics

Question 13

Decrease BP to normal levels.

Answer 13

Antihypertensive drugs

Question 14

Treats angina, hypertension, arrhythmias, prevent SNS from increasing heart activity, SLOWS HEART RATE.

Answer 14

Beta-blockers

Question 15

Deviation from normal HR or rhythm.

Answer 15

Cardiac Arrhythmias (Dysrhthmias)

Question 16

Block movement of calcium ions into cardiac and smooth muscle fibers.

Answer 16

Calcium ion channel blockers (Verapamil)

Question 17

Provide better balance of xylem supply and demand in heart muscle.

Answer 17

Vasodilators (Nitroglycerin)

Question 18

Heart sounds using stethoscope.

Answer 18

Auscultation

Question 19

Assess general cardiovascular function.

Answer 19

Exercise stress test

Question 20

Shows size, shape of heart.

Answer 20

Chest X-Ray

Question 21

Visualization of blood flow in coronary artery.

Answer 21

Angiography

Question 22

Passes catheter through a vein in the arm or leg.

Answer 22

Cardiac Catheterization

Question 23

PNS - Parasympathetic

Answer 23

Rest and digest system.

Question 24

CNS- Sympathetic

Answer 24

Heart rate goes up in this system, fight or flight.

Question 25

HR 100-160 beats per minute

Answer 25

Tachycardia

Question 26

HR 160-350 beats per minute

Answer 26

Atrial Flutter

Question 27

HR over 350 beats per minute

Answer 27

Atrial Fibrillation

Question 28

Extra contraction of ectopic beats of atria.

Answer 28

Premature Atrial Contraction (PAC)

Question 29

Heart unable to pump sufficient blood to meet metabolic needs of body.

Answer 29

Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)

Question 30

Cessation of all activity in the heart. No conduction of impulses.

Answer 30

Cardiac Arrest

Question 31

Increased blood pressure

Answer 31

Hypertension

Question 32

Inflammatory condition of medium-sized arteries and small arteries in the legs and arms.

Answer 32

Thromboangiitis Obliterans (Bueger's Disease)

Question 33

Disease common in young men before age 35. Smoking.

Answer 33

Buerger's Disease

Question 34

Vasopastic condition in which periodic temporary, but severe vasoconstriction occurs small arteries and arterioles in the superficial tissues of the fingers and toes. (Extreme cold)

Answer 34

Reynaud's Disease

Question 35

________ is a localized dilation in an arterial wall.

Answer 35

Aneurysm

Question 36

Irregular dilated of tortuous areas of the superficial of deep veins. (Legs)

Answer 36

Varicose Veins

Question 37

Varicose veins treatment

Answer 37

Wearing support socks/sleeves on the area, to encourage venous return.

Question 38

Result of disease in the popliteal artery and causes severe pain in the calf during walking activities, exercise, or prolonged standing.

Answer 38

Intermittent Claudication

Question 39

Left CHF

Answer 39

Pulmonary Edema

Question 40

Right CHF

Answer 40

Peripheral Edema

Question 41

Presence of athermos (plaques).

Answer 41

Atherosclerosis