Which of the following hormones causes increased atrial pressure and decreases sodium reabsorption in the kidneys?
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Atrial natriuretic peptide
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PTH
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Aldosterone
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Vasopressin
Answer: a
Angiotensin I is changed by which of the following into Angiotensin II?
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ACE
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AVT
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Pepsin
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Adenosine
Answer: a
Which of the following is not a cause of peripheral edema?
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Increased capillary permeability
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Reduced levels of plasma proteins
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Heart failure
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Decreased capillary output
Answer: d
Which of the following during an electrocardiogram is associated with hypokalemia?
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QRS complex
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U wave
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PR segment
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ST segment
Answer: b
Which of the following is not generally associated with a 2nd degree (Mobitz Type 1) AV block?
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Usually asymptomatic
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Nonsequential (P wave then QRS complex)
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Increased PR segment/interval
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70% Fatal
Answer: d
An S3 heart sound is often associated with?
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CHF
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COPD
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Atrial fib
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Ventricular fib
Answer: a
Mean arterial pressure is the product of:
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TPR x SV
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TPR x CO
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CO/SV
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SV/EDV
Answer: b
During phase 3 of the myocardial action potential which ion is moving the most?
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K +
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Ca +
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Na +
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Ca2 +
Answer: a
An ejection fraction can be calculated as:
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SV/TPR
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CO/TPR
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SV/EDV
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CO/EDV
Answer: c
Which of the following is not a bradykinin effect?
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Elevated capillary permeability
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Elevated pain levels
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Elevated vasodilation response
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Elevated prothrombin secretion
Answer: d