Which differentiates a heart murmur that is caused by mitral valve stenosis from one that is caused by other mitral valve disorders?

Which precautionary measure is implemented before a dental procedure in a patient with an artificial heart valve?

Which statement about ischemic cardiomyopathy is correct? 

Knowing the relationship between cardiac output (CO), blood pressure (BP), and peripheral vascular resistances (PVR), which equation is INCORRECT?

A client presents with chest pain (not relieved by nitroglycerin medication), BP 150/90 mmHg, and a history of type 2 diabetes.  Which condition is the client developing?

Using the calculation to determine normal cardiac output, which statement is correct for a cardiac output of 4,500 mL per minute?

How would the provider grade a murmur that is loud and can be heard with stethoscope off of the skin? 

Which statement is correct concerning the use of captopril in the treatment of heart failure?

A child who has a fever of 103°F, diarrhea, poor oral intake, joint pain, high platelet count, and an elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) has developed which condition?

The client states, “I don’t plan to quit smoking unless someone convinces me of the connection between smoking and high blood pressure.” Which information is correct?