Chapter 18 - Alterations In Cardiac Function

Question 1

What is the classic symptom of angina pectoris?

Answer 1

Exercise induced chest pain

Chest pain that is aggravated by coughing is more likely seen with angina pectoris that MI

Question 2

List the clinical findings, signs and symptoms of MI?

Answer 2

Radiating chest pain
ST-segment changes on ECG
Elevated serum protein markers such as Troponin and CK-MB

Question 3

Where do the majority of atrial septal septal defects occur?

Answer 3

At the location of the foramen ovale

Question 4

What is Tetralogy of Fallot is characterized by:

Answer 4

A ventricular septal defect
Right ventricular hypertrophy
Pulmonary stenosis that obstructs right ventricular outflow
An aorta positioned above the ventricular septal opening