Ch 3 quizzes

Isolated Diastolic hypertension is when: a. Systolic blood pressure is normal and diastolic blood pressure is high b. Diastolic blood pressure is normal and systolic blood pressure is high c. Both systolic and diastolic blood pressures are high but only for a short duration d. Both systolic and diastolic blood pressures below normative values

A.

Which of the following blood glucose levels is the threshold for diagnosing diabetes during a fasted blood glucose test: a. 126 mg/dl b. 110-125 mg/dl c. >140 mg/dl d. > 100 mg/dl

A.

Which of the following statements is true regarding the informed consent? A. The consent form should be verbally explained and include a statement indicating that the patient has been given an opportunity to ask questions about the procedure and has sufficient information to give informed consent. B. If the participant is a minor, a legal guardian or parent need not sign the consent form. C. The consent form must indicate that the participant is not free to withdraw from the procedure at any time once he or she signs the document. D. Obtaining adequate informed consent from participants before exercise testing and participation in an exercise program is an important ethical but not legal consideration.

A.

Which of the following is not a component of the informed consent process? A. Age and ethnicity B. Freedom of consent C. Risks and discomforts D. Purpose

A. Age and ethnicity

Which of the following lipids and lipoproteins is strongly and inversely associated with the risk for cardiovascular disease? A. HDL cholesterol B. Triglycerides C. LDL cholesterol D. Total cholesterol

A. HDL cholesterol

The symptom Polyphagia is simply defined as: a. Hunger b. Chronic Urination c. Sweet Urine d. Thirst

A. hunger

Body weight, resting blood pressure, auscultation of the lungs, palpation of the lower extremities, tests of neurologic function, and apical pulse rate and rhythm are all components of A. a physical examination. B. laboratory tests prior to graded exercise testing. C. an examination only provided to patients in the high-risk category. D. a detailed medical history.

A. physical examination

Discomfort ( e.g., pressure, tingling, pain, heaviness, burning, tightness, squeezing, numbness) in the chest, jaw, neck, back, or arms is referred to as A. symptoms. B. a medical diagnosis. C. bothersome but not medically relevant. D. disease.

A. symptoms

Which of the following is not a cardiovascular disease risk factor? A. HDL cholesterol <40 mg · dL-1 (1.04 mmol · L-1) B. Blood pressure of 138/82 mm Hg C. BMI of 31 kg · m-2 D. Men >45 yr of age; women >55 yr of age

B

Which of the following individuals has a cardiovascular disease risk factor? A. A client with a BMI of 24 B. Cigarette smoker who quit 3 mo ago C. A client with a blood pressure of 138/82 mm Hg D. Someone who began a regular exercise program a year ago

B. Cigarette smoker who quit 3 mo ago

Diabetes demonstrates strong evidence as a risk factor for increasing the development of the following disease: a. Pancreatic cancer b. Coronary artery disease c. Dementia d. All of the above

B. Coronary artery disease

Roughly 90% of all cases of diabetes are associated with which type of diabetes? a. Type I b. Type II c. Type III d. Type IV

B. Type II

According to the Seventh Report of the Joint National Committee on Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Pressure, a "normal" blood pressure is A. <120 mm Hg systolic and <80 mm Hg diastolic. B. 120-159 mm Hg systolic and 80-99 mm Hg diastolic. C. <140 mm Hg systolic and <90 mm Hg diastolic. D. 120-139 mm Hg systolic and 80-89 mm Hg diastolic.

A.

Clinical decisions regarding blood pressure should be based on the average of A. two or more properly measured, seated blood pressure readings recorded during each of two or more office visits. B. three blood pressure readings, one each in the supine, sitting, and standing positions. C. two or more properly measured, seated blood pressure readings recorded during a single office visit. D. multiple supine measurements taken over the course of a single office visit.

A.

A class of drugs known as Statins, a lipid medication, are indicated for the reduction of high cholesterol levels in the blood. Which of the following is a potential negative side effect associated with the use of statins? a. Occasional, but persistent muscle soreness, discomfort, or weakness that could lead to severe issues. b. Alterations in the heart rate response to exercise c. Large and sudden drops in blood pressure d. Excessive sweating and dehydration

a.

The difference between acetaminophen and an NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti inflammatory) is/are: a. Acetaminophen manages pain, but does not also reduce swelling like NSAIDs b. NSAIDs are far more effective at managing pain c. Acetaminophen leads to less stomach irritation than NSAIDs d. All of the above

a.

Type I diabetes is caused by the following issue: a. Autoimmune Disorder - The body's immune system attacks its own cells. b. Lifestyle Habits- The behavioral actions of a person lead to the disease c. Environmental Toxins- Exposure to toxic environments lead to the disease d. Metabolic Disorder- An initial disruption in an individuals metabolism leads to the disease.

a. Autoimmune disorder- the body's immune system attacks its own cells

Stimulants, such as caffeine, can impact exercise in the following manner. a. Lower blood pressure responses to exercise b. Increase acute (short term, single session) heart rate responses to exercise c. Chronically elevate blood pressure and heartrate d. All of the above

b.

What percentage of the adult population currently takes three or more prescription drugs? a. 10% b. 20% c. 30% d. 40%

b. 20%

What is the name of the cells effected in hypertension? a. Stem Cells b. Endothelial cells c. Red blood cells d. Fat Cells

b. Endothelial cells

Which organ is most commonly associated with secondary hypertension? a. Liver b. Kidneys c. Pancreas d. Heart

b. Kidneys

Which of the following agencies ensures the safety and efficacy of medications in the United States? a. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) b. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) c. The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) d. The American Medical Association (AMA)

b. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

What is the definition of diastolic blood pressure? a. The arterial pressure when the heart is in the contracting phase b. The arterial pressure when the heart is in the relaxing phase c. The venous pressure when the heart is in the isometric contraction phase d. The venous pressure when the heart is in the relaxing phase

b. The arterial pressure when the heart is in the relaxing phase

What is the definition of Pharmacology? a. The branch of medicine concerned with the uses, effects and modes of action of supplements. b. The branch of medicine concerned with the uses, effects and modes of action of drugs c. The branch of medicine concerned with the effects of secondary prevention strategies in morbidity. d. Pharmacology includes all of the above

b. The branch of medicine concerned with the uses, effects and modes of action of drugs

In regards to the safety of medications, the term "Contraindicated" means: a. A drug that is recommended and deemed "Safe" b. A drug that is recommended and deemed "effective" c. A drug that is not recommended and deemed "Unsafe" d. A drug that is not recommended and deemed "Too Expensive"

c. A drug that is not recommended and deemed "unsafe"

Which artery are blood pressure measurements taken from? a. Radial Artery b. Axillary Artery c. Brachial Artery d. Ulnar Artery

c. Brachial artery

Primary Hypertension: a. Is also called non-essential hypertension b. Cannot e improved by lifestyle changes c. Has no clear cause d. Accounts for roughly 10% of all hypertension cases

c. Has no clear cause

For most individuals taking a medication, what is the most common form of delivery for Prescription (Rx) or over the counter (OTC) drugs? a. Intravenous b. Subcutaneous c. Oral d. Topical

c. Oral

What value is considered to be normal for systolic blood pressure? a. >150 mmHg b. <150 mmHg c. >120 mmHg d. <120 mmHg

d. < 120 mmHg

Type II diabetes is characterized as: a. A disease state in which insulin is no longer produced b. A disease state in which insulin is produced, but it is defective c. A disease state in which the body produces too much insulin d. A disease state in which cells become insulin resistance

d. A disease state in which cells become insulin resistance

Recommendations to assist asthmatic individuals accommodate exercise include: a. Include purposeful and specific warm-ups and cool-downs b. Limit exercise in the presence of cold-like symptoms c. If asthma symptoms develop, immediately stop and use a short acting medications d. All of the above

d. All of the above

Treatments for Hypertension include all of the following EXCEPT: a. Change in diet b. Regular exercise c. Stress reduction d. Drinking less water

d. Drinking less water

The hormones related to control of blood glucose, glucagon and insulin, are produced in the following location: a. Muscle Tissue b. Fat Tissue c. The Liver d. The Pancreas

d. The pancreas

Individuals with diabetes may potentially experience low blood sugar during exercise, known as hypoglycemia. Common symptoms of hypoglycemia include: a. Hunger b. Dizziness c. Confusion d. Weakness e. All of the above

e. All of the above

Antihypertensive drugs treat hypertension by altering which of the following: a. Contractile force of the myocardium b. Electrical activity and rate of the heart c. Blood volume d. Dilation ability of vessels e. A and C f. D and C g. All of the above

g. All of the above

Components of a medical history may include A. recent illnesses. B. fasting serum total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, and triglycerides. C. medication use. D. all of the above.

D.

Which hormone is instrumental in reducing blood glucose levels and moving glucose into the cells? a. Estrogen b. Glucagon c. Insulin d. Testosterone

C. insulin

Appropriate components of the medical history do not include A. history of symptoms. B. a medical diagnosis. C. questions about social support mechanisms. D. previous physical examination findings.

C. questions about social support mechanisms

Which of the following is a negative risk factor for cardiovascular disease? A. Waist girth of 103 cm B. BMI of 32 kg · m-2 C. Total cholesterol of 200 mg · dL-1 (5.18 mmol · L-1) D. HDL cholesterol of 62 mg · dL-1 (1.57 mmol · L-1)

D.

Which of the following is not a CVD risk factor? A. Diabetes B. Obesity C. Age D. Ethnicity

D. Ethnicity

What is the goal of ATP III when it comes to lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease? A. Total cholesterol <210 B. HDL cholesterol <40 C. LDL cholesterol <100 D. A combined total cholesterol <200 and an HDL cholesterol <40

C LDL cholesterol < 100

Which of the following has been identified as the target for lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease when addressing issues of lipids and lipoproteins? A. Reducing total cholesterol B. Increasing LDL cholesterol C. Lowering LDL cholesterol D. Increasing HDL cholesterol

C. Lowering LDL cholesterol

Diagnosis of Type I or Type II diabetes is carried out by: a. Medical Imaging of the Pancreas b. Biopsy sampling of the Pancreas c. Measuring the amount of glucose found in the blood d. Monitoring signs or symptoms

C. Measuring the amount of glucose found in the blood