CVRN-BC Exam Questions With Answers
Side effect of amlodipine, Cardizem, Lyrica - ANSWER>>peripheral edema
xanthoma - ANSWER>>fatty streaking visible just under the skin under eyes, indicates HLD.
corneal arcus - ANSWER>>grayish ring around the eyes, indicates HLD.
Normal CVP - ANSWER>>5-10
JVD above 5 cm can indicate - ANSWER>>right ventricular failure (RVF)
cardiac tamponade
constrictive pericarditis
SVC obstruction
increased intrathoracic pressure (PEEP, cough)
Normal pulse pressure - ANSWER>>40
Widened pulse pressure at rest can indicate - ANSWER>>increased cardiovascular risk
What is the most common cause of narrow (low) pulse pressure? - ANSWER>>a drop in left
ventricular stroke volume
,How does trauma cause narrow pulse pressure? - ANSWER>>Blood loss
If pulse pressure is extremely low (25 mmHg or less), what is the cause? - ANSWER>>low
stroke volume such as HF or shock
Narrow pulse pressure causes not RT shock or HF - ANSWER>>aortic valve stenosis,
cardiac tamponade
Name two meds that lower pulse pressure - ANSWER>>ACE inhibitors, folic acid
What meds can raise pulse pressure - ANSWER>>NSAIDS, steroids, birth control, SSRIs
What is the Cushing’s triad - ANSWER>>Bradycardia, elevated pulse pressure, irregular
breathing
Causes of widened pulse pressure - ANSWER>>Atherosclerosis
AV fistula
Chronic aortic regurgitation
Thyrotoxicosis
Fever
Anemia
A widened pulse pressure is an important risk factor for - ANSWER>>heart disease
10 mmHg increase in pulse pressure increased risk of cardiovascular complications and
mortality by - ANSWER>>20%
, Widened pulse pressure is a risk factor for what heart rhythm? - ANSWER>>afib
How much folic acid is recommended to decrease pulse pressure? - ANSWER>>5 mg daily
How does folic acid reduce pulse pressure? - ANSWER>>targets large artery stiffness and
may prevent isolated systolic HTN
ABI 0.9-1.0 - ANSWER>>No obstruction
ABI 0.4-0.6 - ANSWER>>Severe obstruction
ABI <0.4 - ANSWER>>Ischemic
ABI > or = 1.3 - ANSWER>>calcified vessels
ABI - ANSWER>>Ankle Brachial Index
All Physicians Take Money - ANSWER>>Aortic, Pulmonic, Tricuspid, Mitral valves
When do you hear the mitral and tricuspid valve closing? - ANSWER>>S1
When do you hear S2? - ANSWER>>aortic and pulmonic valves closing
S4 - ANSWER>>heard in many adults, only heard in sinus rhythms
Side effect of amlodipine, Cardizem, Lyrica - ANSWER>>peripheral edema
xanthoma - ANSWER>>fatty streaking visible just under the skin under eyes, indicates HLD.
corneal arcus - ANSWER>>grayish ring around the eyes, indicates HLD.
Normal CVP - ANSWER>>5-10
JVD above 5 cm can indicate - ANSWER>>right ventricular failure (RVF)
cardiac tamponade
constrictive pericarditis
SVC obstruction
increased intrathoracic pressure (PEEP, cough)
Normal pulse pressure - ANSWER>>40
Widened pulse pressure at rest can indicate - ANSWER>>increased cardiovascular risk
What is the most common cause of narrow (low) pulse pressure? - ANSWER>>a drop in left
ventricular stroke volume
,How does trauma cause narrow pulse pressure? - ANSWER>>Blood loss
If pulse pressure is extremely low (25 mmHg or less), what is the cause? - ANSWER>>low
stroke volume such as HF or shock
Narrow pulse pressure causes not RT shock or HF - ANSWER>>aortic valve stenosis,
cardiac tamponade
Name two meds that lower pulse pressure - ANSWER>>ACE inhibitors, folic acid
What meds can raise pulse pressure - ANSWER>>NSAIDS, steroids, birth control, SSRIs
What is the Cushing’s triad - ANSWER>>Bradycardia, elevated pulse pressure, irregular
breathing
Causes of widened pulse pressure - ANSWER>>Atherosclerosis
AV fistula
Chronic aortic regurgitation
Thyrotoxicosis
Fever
Anemia
A widened pulse pressure is an important risk factor for - ANSWER>>heart disease
10 mmHg increase in pulse pressure increased risk of cardiovascular complications and
mortality by - ANSWER>>20%
, Widened pulse pressure is a risk factor for what heart rhythm? - ANSWER>>afib
How much folic acid is recommended to decrease pulse pressure? - ANSWER>>5 mg daily
How does folic acid reduce pulse pressure? - ANSWER>>targets large artery stiffness and
may prevent isolated systolic HTN
ABI 0.9-1.0 - ANSWER>>No obstruction
ABI 0.4-0.6 - ANSWER>>Severe obstruction
ABI <0.4 - ANSWER>>Ischemic
ABI > or = 1.3 - ANSWER>>calcified vessels
ABI - ANSWER>>Ankle Brachial Index
All Physicians Take Money - ANSWER>>Aortic, Pulmonic, Tricuspid, Mitral valves
When do you hear the mitral and tricuspid valve closing? - ANSWER>>S1
When do you hear S2? - ANSWER>>aortic and pulmonic valves closing
S4 - ANSWER>>heard in many adults, only heard in sinus rhythms
