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CMA SG Chapter 25

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What is the waste product excreted by the lungs Carbon Dioxide
What is the inner lining of the heart called? Endocardium
What is the name of the valve between the right atrium and ventricle of the heart? Tricuspid Valve
What is the name of the valve between the left atrium and lower ventricle of the heart? Mitral Valve
When the septal wall is not fully developed between the ventricle causing a hole, it is referred as what? Ventrical Septal Wall
Deoxygenated blood travels to the lungs through what? Pulmonary Artery
The area of the chest wall anterior to the heart and lower thorax is known as what? Precordium
A disease in which the arterial walls becomes thickened and lose their elasticity, but atheroma's are not presant is called what? Arteriosclerosis
The amount of blood expelled from the left ventricle compared the total volume filling the ventricle is called what? Ejection Fraction
What is the inability o the heart muscle to pump blood efficiently and blood backs up behind the failing pump? Congestive Heart Failure(CHF)
A progressive disorder of the muscles of the heart is called what? Cardiomyopathy
What is defined as paleness of the skin? Pallor
What is the natural pacemaker of the heart? Sinoatrial Node
What is defined as inflammation of the lining of the heart? Endocarditis
What is know as open-heart surgery in which a piece of blood vessel from another location is grafted onto one of the coronary arteries to reroute blood around a blockage? Coranary Artery Bypass Grafting(CABG)
What is a device that uses low-energy electrical pulses to assist the heart when arrhythmia , tachycardia, or bradycardia occurs? Pacemaker
The type of hypertension cause by another disease is called by what? Secondary
A condition in which plaque or atheroma builds up in the arteries is called what? Atherosderosis
What is the procedure in which the ultrasonic waves are directed through the heart to study its structure and motion? Echocardiogram
High blood pressure as a result of no identifiable cause is called what? Essential Hypertension
Injection of substance that closes the vein and within a few weeks the varicose veins fade is called what? Sclerotherapy
What is known as the process of blood clotting? Coagulation
A DVP is typically diagnosed as what? Duplex Ultrasound
What condition occurs when there is a decrease in blood pressure within 3 minutes of standing up? Orthostatic Hypertension
What is the medication classification of rosuvastatin(Crestor)? Cholesterol-Lowering
What is the medication classification of Atenolo(Tenormin)? Beta Blocker
During pregnancy, the mothers cardiac output decreases. With age the resistance for blood flow increases and thus the blood pressure increases. (Determine if these statement are true or false.) The first statement is false and the second statement is true
What is the medication classification of drug that help the heart work better and control the heart rate? Anti-arrhythmic
What is the medication classification of furosemide(Lasix)? Loop Diuretic
What type of shock happens when the heart can not effectively pump blood? Cardiogenic Shock
What is the medication classification of pytonadione(Vitamin K)? Hemostatic
What is the medication classification propanolol(Inderal)? Beta Blocker
What is the medication classification of losartan(Cozaar)? Angiotensin Receptor Blocker
What is the medication classification Of drugs that can cause dehydration , muscle weakness, fatigue, and electrolyte imbalance? Diuretics
What is the medication classification of of drugs promoting the excretion of excess fluid in the body? Diuretics
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