Cardiovascular Review Questions-Leik questions with correct answers

A 55-year-old male patient describes an episode of chest tightness in his substernal area that radiated to his back while he was jogging. It was relieved immediately when he stopped. His symptoms are highly suggestive of which condition? A. angina pectoris B. acute MI C. GERD D. acute costochondritis CORRECT ANSWER A A 55-year-old male patient describes an episode of chest tightness in his substernal area that radiated to his back while he was jogging. It was relieved immediately when he stopped. His symptoms are highly suggestive of which condition? Which of the following would you recommend to this patient? A. start an exercise program with walking instead of jogging B. consult with a cardiologist for further eval C. consult with a GI to rule out acute cholecystitis D. take advil 600 mg for pain every 4-6 CORRECT ANSWER B A 63-year-old patient with a 10-year history of poorly controlled HTN presents with a cluster of physical exam findings. Which of the following clusters indicates the target organ damage commonly seen in hypertensive patients? A. pedal edema, hepatomegaly, and enlarged kidneys B. AV nicking, left ventricular hypertrophy