Y2M3 Physiology
d - ANS-60 years old man presents to cardiologist for swelling of legs bilaterally. His past history
is significant for myocardial infarction 6 months ago. On chest examination, physician finds
murmur consistent with tricuspid regurgitation. Patients jugular venous pulsation is elevated,
has pulsatile liver. Patient does not have pulsus paradoxus. What is the most common cause of
patient's peripheral edema?
a) constrictive pericarditis
b) left heart failure
c) pericardial effusion
d) right hear failure secondary to myocardial infarction
d - ANS-53 year old man presents with left retrosternal chest pain and shortness of breath. On
auscultation, heart sounds are muffled. Further examination shows elevated and positive pulsus
paradoxus. What is the probable diagnosis?
a) Pleuritis
b) pneumonia
c) constrictive pericarditis
d) pericardial tamponade
C - ANS-58 year old man presents to cardiologist for swelling of legs bilaterally. His past history
is significant my myocardial infarction 6 months ago. The cardiovascular examination reveals
murmur consistent with mitral regurgitation, pulsus alternans and peripheral cyanosis. Physician
diagnosis patientswith left ventricular failure. What is the most probable cause of patient's SOB/
left ventricular failure?
a) high salt intake
b) poor medication compliance
c) myocardial infarction
d) high blood pressure
a - ANS-80 year old man suffered with myocardial infarction. Which cardiac enzyme is more
specific to myocardial infarction?
a) troponins
b) creatinine kinase
c) AST/ALT (SGPT?SGOT)
D) there is no specific cardiac enzyme
A - ANS-Second heart sound is due to the closure of which valves?
a) aortic and pulmonary valve
b) mitral valve
c) tricuspid valve
d) atrial at the vena cava
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller topgradesdr. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $7.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
