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NR 341

Complex Adult Health

Finals Exam Review (Qns & Ans)

2025



1. Which of the following is the most appropriate initial
management for a patient experiencing acute coronary syndrome
(ACS)?
- A. IV antibiotics
- B. Nitroglycerin
- C. Corticosteroids
- D. Insulin
- ANS: B. Nitroglycerin


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, - Rationale: Nitroglycerin is used to relieve chest pain by
dilating coronary arteries and improving blood flow to the heart.


2. In the management of chronic heart failure, which medication
is typically prescribed to reduce fluid overload?
- A. Beta-blockers
- B. Diuretics
- C. ACE inhibitors
- D. Statins
- ANS: B. Diuretics
- Rationale: Diuretics help reduce fluid overload by
promoting the excretion of excess fluid through the kidneys.


3. Which of the following is a common complication of long-
term corticosteroid therapy?
- A. Hypoglycemia
- B. Osteoporosis
- C. Hyperkalemia
- D. Hypotension
- ANS: B. Osteoporosis
- Rationale: Long-term corticosteroid therapy can lead to
decreased bone density and an increased risk of osteoporosis.
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,4. Which diagnostic test is considered the gold standard for
diagnosing pulmonary embolism?
- A. Chest X-ray
- B. Ventilation-perfusion (V/Q) scan
- C. Pulmonary angiography
- D. CT scan
- ANS: C. Pulmonary angiography
- Rationale: Pulmonary angiography is the gold standard for
diagnosing pulmonary embolism as it provides a direct
visualization of the pulmonary arteries.


5. Which electrolyte imbalance is most commonly associated
with chronic kidney disease (CKD)?
- A. Hypercalcemia
- B. Hyperphosphatemia
- C. Hypokalemia
- D. Hyponatremia
- ANS: B. Hyperphosphatemia
- Rationale: Chronic kidney disease often leads to
hyperphosphatemia due to impaired renal excretion of
phosphorus.

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, Fill-in-the-Blank Questions
6. The primary goal of treatment in patients with chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is to improve
__________.
- ANS: airflow and gas exchange
- Rationale: The primary goal is to improve airflow and gas
exchange to relieve symptoms and enhance quality of life.


7. The first-line treatment for a hypertensive emergency is
__________.
- ANS: IV antihypertensives
- Rationale: IV antihypertensives are used to rapidly lower
blood pressure in hypertensive emergencies.


8. In patients with cirrhosis, ascites is often treated with
__________.
- ANS: diuretics
- Rationale: Diuretics help reduce fluid accumulation in the
abdominal cavity in patients with ascites.


9. The definitive treatment for severe aortic stenosis is
__________.

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