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Which of the following is a major modifiable risk factor for coronary artery disease (CAD)?

Exam 1 Point distribution: Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5 Q6 Q7 Q8 Q9 Q10 6 3 9 27 6 3 12 12 14 18 Total points = 110 Question 1-7 multiple choice questions Question 8-10 free response questions Extra credit 5 points Periodic table and other relevant information for Exams    

Which type of cardiomyopathy is characterized by thickened, non-dilated ventricles with impaired diastolic filling?

Which diagnostic test is best for evaluating for gallstones? 

A 55-year-old patient presents with knee pain that worsens with activity and improves with rest. There is mild swelling, crepitus, and reduced range of motion. What is the most likely diagnosis, and what is the first-line management?

What is the most common cause of hypothyroidism in the United States? 

A 55-year-old patient presents with knee pain that worsens with activity and improves with rest. There is mild swelling, crepitus, and reduced range of motion. What is the most likely diagnosis, and what is the first-line management?

Which finding is most indicative of left-sided heart failure?

A patient presents with shoulder pain and limited overhead motion. Passive range of motion is less restricted than active, and there is pain at the end of abduction. What is the likely diagnosis, and what is a common initial treatment?

Which of the following is a key feature of HFpEF (heart failure with preserved ejection fraction)?