Organ systems OS set 08 cardiology b question

High Yield Warm-up Questions: Cardiology, Part B

ORGAN SYSTEMS SET 8: CARDIOLOGY, PART B
1.

Explain what generates the first and second heart sounds.

2.

Define and discuss what is meant by physiologic splitting of the second heart sound.

3.

Discuss the most likely pathologic heart changes that produce an S3 gallop versus an S4 gallop.

4.

What effect do ACE inhibitors and Angiotensin II receptor blockers have on renin?

5.

The nonselective alpha blocker phenoxybenzamine is most likely to be used in what condition?

6.

A patient is on a combination of drugs for moderate hypertension. When the patient runs out of one of the
medications his blood pressure rises to 190/110 mm Hg. What drug was likely discontinued?

7.

Describe the adverse effects of hypertension in the different organs it affects.

 


 


 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
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High Yield Warm-up Questions: Cardiology, Part B
8.

How does hypertension cause left ventricular hypertrophy?

9.

What usually causes the increased total peripheral resistance seen in hypertension?

10. The synthesis of what substance is prevented by atorvastatin?

11. What cholesterol-lowering drug works primarily in the intestine to decrease cholesterol absorption?

12. A patient is diagnosed with hypertriglyceridemia and started on medication. What is the most likely target for
this drug??

13. Which type of primary hyperlipidemia (I, IIa, or IV) causes xanthomas, fatty liver, and elevated chylomicrons?

14. What deficiency leads to abetalipoproteinemia?

15. The plasma lipid profile of a 33-year-old male shows a cholesterol level of 340 mg/dL, with a high LDL/HDL
ratio. His family history is significant for the presence of cardiovascular disease on his father’s side, but not on
his mother’s side. These clinical findings are most likely caused by deficient production of what protein?

These question sets are intended to be completed before viewing the High Yield course lectures.
Video explanations can be found on the Warm-up Questions page within the online High Yield course.

For further review of the topics covered in this set, refer to the following lectures:
Cardiology:
• Heart Sounds
• Hypertension
• Lipid Metabolism

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