MN 566 MIDTERM EXAM- Questions & Solutions
If a pulmonary embolus is suspected, which testing should be performed?
A. Ultrasound
B. MRI
C. V/Q Scan
D. D-Dimer ✔️Ans -C. V/Q Scan
Which of the following medications can cause hyperlipidemia?
A. High Dose Diuretics
B. Exercising 30 minutes every day
C. Hyperthyroidism
D. Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker ✔️Ans -A. High Dose Diuretics
In which patient do premature ventricular contractions NOT need to be
treated?
A. Kelly, a 25-year-old female with an allergy to bee stings
B. Mary, a 50-year-old female with a history of untreated anxiety
C. Randy, a 45-year old male with history of htn.
D. Bill, 65-year-old with history of angina ✔️Ans -A. Kelly, a 25-year-old
female with an allergy to bee stings
What is the most common form of heart disease in a patient with atrial
fibrillation?
A. Hypertension
B. Rheumatic Heart Disease
C. Angina
D. Coronary Artery Disease with heart failure ✔️Ans -D. Coronary Artery
Disease with heart failure
What does digitalis compete with at binding sites on the cell membrane?
A. Magnesium
B. Potassium
C. Sodium
D. Calcium ✔️Ans -B. Potassium
, Which of the following will help a provider determine whether a patient is
experiencing paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT) or ventricular
tachycardia (VT)?
A. Obstructed P wave
B. Ability to calculate PR interval
C. Frog Sign
D. Chvostek's Sign ✔️Ans -C. Frog Sign
The hallmark of an absence seizure is:
a. No activity at all.
b. A blank stare.
c. Urine is usually voided involuntarily.
d. The attack usually lasts several minutes. ✔️Ans -b. A blank stare.
Which of the following fits the classic description of a patient with multiple
sclerosis?
A. Teenage Male
B. 65 year-old male
C. 25 year-old female
D. 60 year-old female ✔️Ans -C. 25 year-old female
Sondra's peripheral vestibular disease causes dizziness and vertigo. Which of
the following medications will help decrease edema in the labyrinth of the
ear?
A. Meclizine
B. Diphenhydramine
C. Diamox
D. Promethazine ✔️Ans -C. Diamox
Gabby, age 22, has Bell's Palsy on the right side of her face. Her mouth is
distorted and she is concerned about permanent paralysis and pain. What do
you tell her?
A. "Most patients have complete recovery in 3-6 months"
B. "Unfortunately, you'll probably have a small amount of residual damage."
C. "Don't worry, I'll take care of everything."
D. "You may have a few more episodes over your lifetime, but no permanent
damage." ✔️Ans -A. "Most patients have complete recovery in 3-6 months"
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