Difference between varicose vein and arteriosclerosis - Answer Is the affected vessel
Arteriosclerosis affects arteries whereas varicose veins affects veins
A patient has poorly controlled hypertension for more than 10 years. Indicate the most likely position of his point of maximal impulse ...
A patient has poorly controlled hypertension for more than 10 years. Indicate the most likely position of
his point of maximal impulse (PMI) - Answer 5th ICS, left of MCL
A 43 year old Hispanic male has an audible diastolic murmur best heard in the mitral listening point.
There is no audible click. His status has been monitored for the past two years. This murmur is probably -
Answer mitral stenosis
A patient who has diabetes presents with pain in his lower legs when he walks and pain resolution with
rest. When specifically asked about his pain in his lower leg, he likely will report pain - Answer in the
calf muscle
A patient with hypertension describes a previous allergic reaction to a sulfa antibiotic as "sloughing of
skin" and hospitalization. Which medication is contraindicated in this patient? - Answer
hydrochlorothiazide
A 75 year old patient who has aortic stenosis wants to know what symptoms indicate worsening of his
stenosis. the NP replies: - Answer shortness of breath and syncope
A 74 year old patient has PAD. Which item listed below is an important nonmodifiable risk factor for
PAD? - Answer diabetes
Benazepril should be d/c immediately if - Answer pregnancy occurs
, aortic regurgitation characteristics - Answer long asymptomatic period follow by exercise intolerance,
then dyspnea at rest
DVT classic symptoms - Answer swelling, pain, and discoloration of lower extremity
Characteristic of ACE-induced cough is that? - Answer usually begins two weeks of starting therapy
Valve most commonly involved in chronic rheumatic heart disease - Answer mitral
Medication that can exacerbate HF - Answer naproxen
Patient taking ACE inhibitors should avoid? - Answer potassium supplements
Grade 3 murmur indication for a referral - Answer a fixed split
Group of meds used to treat HF - Answer fosinopril, HCTZ, verapamil
Mr. Smith is a 72-year-old patient who takes warfarin for chronic A-fib. INR today is 4.0. the NP should: -
Answer stop the warfarin today and repeat INR tomorrow
According to the NHLBI, which characteristic is a coronary heart disease risk equivalent, that is, which
risk factor places the pt. as a CHD risk similar to a hx of CHD - Answer diabetes mellitus
good drug to reduce morbidity and mortality in mild HF - Answer metoprolol
A pt. taking atorvastatin newly diagnosed with dyslipidemia complaints of fatigue, weakness, and muscle
aches in his lower back, arms, legs for the past 3 days. it is not improved with rest How should this be
evaluated? - Answer Stop the atorvastatin immediately
symptom not indicative of HF - Answer headache
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