Question 1

Which of the following does NOT raise triglyceride levels?

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A)  excess body fat
B)  a low carbohydrate diet
C)  cigarette smoking
D)  physical inactivityE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Atherosclerosis probably contributes to hypertension by

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A)  dilating arteries.
B)  influencing cholesterol levels.
C)  causing arteries to become narrower.
D)  affecting sodium balance in the body.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 3

Scraping cells from the cervix for examination to screen for cancerous changes is called

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A)  a PSA test.
B)  curetting.
C)  a Pap test.
D)  an endometrial smear.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

Angina pectoris is caused by

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A)  the complete blockage of a coronary artery.
B)  a disruption of the electrical system of the heart.
C)  a need for oxygen in the heart that exceeds supply.
D)  sustained high blood pressure.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 5

People over 20 should have their cholesterol checked annually.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Among the following treatment options for mild to moderate hypertension,which should be the LAST option tried,after the others have failed to produce an improvement?

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A)  weight loss
B)  regular exercise
C)  reduction of salt intake
D)  drug therapyE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 7

All tumors are cancerous.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

List at least eight specific lifestyle strategies for reducing individual risk for cardiovascular disease.In addition,describe two additional strategies that might be recommended for someone who currently has heart disease.

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Question 9

Patients with lung cancer have a high survival rate.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A wandering clot that causes a stroke is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  vascular accident.
B)  thrombosis.
C)  embolus.
D)  hemorrhage.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

Which one of the following is a good source of phytochemicals?

Accepted Answer

A)  lean portion of beef
B)  nonfat milk
C)  halibut
D)  broccoliE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 12

Briefly describe one of the major forms of cardiovascular disease and list typical symptoms and treatments.In addition,describe at least two strategies for preventing the disease.

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One major form of cardiovascular disease...

Question 13

The infection that puts women at risk for cervical cancer is

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A)  pneumoniA.
B)  hepatitis.
C)  HPV.
D)  strep throat.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 14

Which one of the following statements about cancer is FALSE?

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A)  Cancer is a group of diseases.
B)  Cancer is characterized by controlled growth of cells.
C)  Cancer may or may not take the form of a tumor.
D)  Cancer has the ability to metastasize.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

A woman is more likely to develop breast cancer if

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A)  she had her first child before age 30.
B)  her diet is low in fat.
C)  her diet is high in vegetables.
D)  she is obese.E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

A malignant tumor is different from a benign tumor in that a malignant tumor is

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A)  less of a threat to the patient.
B)  capable of invading surrounding structures.
C)  dangerous only if it interferes with bodily functions.
D)  enclosed in a membrane.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 17

A potentially dangerous additive found in processed meats is

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A)  sulforaphane.
B)  nitrates.
C)  sodium chloride.
D)  beta-carotene.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 18

Sudden cardiac death most often occurs because of

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A)  low blood pressure.
B)  blocked cerebral arteries.
C)  arrhythmia.
D)  coronary thrombosis.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 19

Ovarian cancers

Accepted Answer

A)  are relatively rare but have a high death rate.
B)  are detectable with Pap tests.
C)  decrease in incidence with age.
D)  are usually found at an early stage.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 20

High socioeconomic status is associated with increased risk for cardiovascular disease.

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A) True 
 B)False

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