Question 1

C-reactive protein is associated with inflammation and increased cardiovascular disease risk.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Transient ischemic attacks

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A)  produce permanent paralysis.
B)  are also known as "ministrokes."
C)  usually occur after a major stroke.
D)  can be cured with bed rest.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 3

People with no cardiovascular disease risk factors should have their blood pressure measured by a professional

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A)  once a month.
B)  once a year.
C)  once every 2 years.
D)  once every 5 years.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 4

Blood viscosity can be reduced by

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A)  limiting fluid intake.
B)  donating blood regularly.
C)  taking iron supplements.
D)  going through menopause.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

The relationship between depression and CVD may be related to behavior factors,such as the possibility that depressed people may be more likely to smoke or to be sedentary.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Atherosclerosis is

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A)  sustained abnormally high blood pressure.
B)  the heart's inability to maintain its regular pumping force.
C)  the thickening of artery walls by plaque deposits.
D)  severe chest pain caused by insufficient blood supply to the heart.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 7

Arteries carry blood away from the heart.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The most common symptom associated with angina is

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A)  tightness or pressure in the chest.
B)  nausea.
C)  pain or numbness in the legs.
D)  shortness of breath.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

Among the following treatment options for mild to moderate hypertension,which should be the LAST option tried,after the others have failed to produce an improvement?

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A)  weight loss
B)  regular exercise
C)  reduction of salt intake
D)  drug therapyE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 10

Those who are most vulnerable to early onset of cardiovascular disease include all of the following EXCEPT

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A)  smokers.
B)  individuals with uncontrolled hypertension.
C)  individuals with low cholesterol levels.
D)  sedentary individuals.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

Major symptoms of a heart attack include

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A)  headache.
B)  low-back pain.
C)  sore throat.
D)  difficulty breathing.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

At Betty's most recent medical checkup,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 cardiovascular disease?

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Betty may be suffering from metabolic sy...

Question 13

A blood pressure reading of 130/86 would be classified as

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A)  normal.
B)  prehypertension.
C)  stage 1 hypertension.
D)  stage 2 hypertension.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

Men are more likely than women to have a heart attack in their forties.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

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)  diastoles.
D)  valves.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

The coronary arteries draw oxygenated blood away from the heart.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Diets high in folic acid raise levels of homocysteine and cardiovascular disease risk.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

All of the following are characteristics of a "Type D" personality EXCEPT

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A)  pessimism.
B)  angry outbursts.
C)  general negativity.
D)  unhappiness.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 19

The most common surgical treatment for heart disease is an angiogram.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

How many chambers does the heart contain?

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

Exam 15: Cardiovascular Health

The relationship between depression and CVD may be related to behavior factors,such as the possibility that depressed people may be more likely to smoke or to be sedentary.

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Atherosclerosis is

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Diets high in folic acid raise levels of homocysteine and cardiovascular disease risk.

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People with no cardiovascular disease risk factors should have their blood pressure measured by a professional

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The most common symptom associated with angina is

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C-reactive protein is associated with inflammation and increased cardiovascular disease risk.

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The coronary arteries draw oxygenated blood away from the heart.

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All of the following are characteristics of a "Type D" personality EXCEPT

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Those who are most vulnerable to early onset of cardiovascular disease include all of the following EXCEPT

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At Betty's most recent medical checkup,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 cardiovascular disease?

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Arteries carry blood away from the heart.

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Blood viscosity can be reduced by

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Men are more likely than women to have a heart attack in their forties.

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The most common surgical treatment for heart disease is an angiogram.

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Major symptoms of a heart attack include

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How many chambers does the heart contain?

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Transient ischemic attacks

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