Risk factors and treatment of cardiovascular disease Quiz
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1. Which of the following is a risk factor for CVD that cannot be changed?
- A. Smoking
- B. Genetics
- C. Salt intake
- D. Inactivity
2. What is the main benefit of taking a statin?
- A. Lowers blood pressure
- B. Reduces clotting
- C. Lowers blood cholesterol
- D. Stops platelets sticking together
3. Which drug is most likely to cause excessive bleeding as a side effect?
- A. An anticoagulant
- B. A statin
- C. An antihypertensive
- D. A vitamin supplement
4. How does carbon monoxide in cigarette smoke increase the risk of CVD?
- A. It increases heart rate
- B. It narrows blood vessels
- C. It binds to haemoglobin and reduces oxygen transport so the heart works harder
- D. It raises blood cholesterol directly
5. In a study, men had double the heart attack rate of women. What is the correct conclusion?
- A. Gender definitely causes heart attacks
- B. Women never have heart attacks
- C. There is a correlation, but other variables could be involved
- D. The study proves oestrogen is the only cause