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WCU PATHOPHYSIOLOGY MIDTERM
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
A patient is diagnosed with heart failure with normal ejection
fraction. This patient is most likely characterized by a(n) -
correct answer- elderly woman without a previous history of MI.
In which dysrhythmias should treatment be instituted
immediately? - correct answer- Atrial fibrillation with a
ventricular rate of 220 beats/minute
Aortic regurgitation is associated with - correct answer- diastolic
murmur.
Mitral stenosis is associated with - correct answer- a pressure
gradient across the mitral valve.
First-degree heart block is characterized by - correct answer-
prolonged PR interval.
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Which blood pressure reading is considered to be indicative of
prehypertension according to the JNC-7 criteria? - correct
answer- 128/82
Increased preload of the cardiac chambers may lead to which
patient symptom? - correct answer- Edema
Beta-blockers are advocated in the management of heart
failure because they - correct answer- reduce cardiac output.
Hypotension associated with neurogenic and anaphylactic
shock is because of - correct answer- peripheral pooling of
blood.
While hospitalized, an elderly patient with a history of
myocardial infarction was noted to have high levels of low-
density lipoproteins (LDLs). What is the significance of this
finding? - correct answer- Increased LDL levels are associated
with increased risk of coronary artery disease.
Hypertension is closely linked to - correct answer- obstructive
sleep apnea.
WCU PATHOPHYSIOLOGY MIDTERM
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
A patient is diagnosed with heart failure with normal ejection
fraction. This patient is most likely characterized by a(n) -
correct answer- elderly woman without a previous history of MI.
In which dysrhythmias should treatment be instituted
immediately? - correct answer- Atrial fibrillation with a
ventricular rate of 220 beats/minute
Aortic regurgitation is associated with - correct answer- diastolic
murmur.
Mitral stenosis is associated with - correct answer- a pressure
gradient across the mitral valve.
First-degree heart block is characterized by - correct answer-
prolonged PR interval.
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Which blood pressure reading is considered to be indicative of
prehypertension according to the JNC-7 criteria? - correct
answer- 128/82
Increased preload of the cardiac chambers may lead to which
patient symptom? - correct answer- Edema
Beta-blockers are advocated in the management of heart
failure because they - correct answer- reduce cardiac output.
Hypotension associated with neurogenic and anaphylactic
shock is because of - correct answer- peripheral pooling of
blood.
While hospitalized, an elderly patient with a history of
myocardial infarction was noted to have high levels of low-
density lipoproteins (LDLs). What is the significance of this
finding? - correct answer- Increased LDL levels are associated
with increased risk of coronary artery disease.
Hypertension is closely linked to - correct answer- obstructive
sleep apnea.
