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Clinical Decision Making for the
AGACNP




LATEST FINAL EXAM REVIEW
Q&S




©2024/2025

,1. Which of the following is the most appropriate first-line
treatment for atrial fibrillation in a hemodynamically unstable
patient?


a) Beta-blockers
b) Calcium channel blockers
c) Synchronized cardioversion
d) Digoxin


Answer: c) Synchronized cardioversion
Rationale: In hemodynamically unstable patients with atrial
fibrillation, immediate synchronized cardioversion is indicated to
quickly restore normal sinus rhythm and stabilize the patient.


2. A 78-year-old patient presents with confusion, muscle
weakness, and ECG changes. Laboratory tests reveal a potassium
level of 6.8 mEq/L. What is the most immediate treatment?


a) Furosemide (Lasix)
b) Intravenous calcium gluconate
c) Insulin and glucose
d) Hemodialysis
©2024/2025

, Answer: b) Intravenous calcium gluconate
Rationale: Calcium gluconate is used to stabilize the cardiac
membrane immediately in cases of severe hyperkalemia, especially
when ECG changes are present.


3. For a patient with suspected acute pulmonary embolism (PE),
which diagnostic test is considered the gold standard?


a) D-dimer test
b) Chest X-ray
c) Ventilation-perfusion (V/Q) scan
d) CT pulmonary angiography


Answer: d) CT pulmonary angiography
Rationale: CT pulmonary angiography is the gold standard for
diagnosing acute PE as it directly visualizes the blood clots in the
pulmonary arteries.


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