COMPREHENSIVE EXAM SCRIPT 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
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⩥ Drug-induced pruritis is distinguished because it. Answer: May occur
right after drug is taken or months later
⩥ A key symptom of ischemia heart disease is chest pain. However,
angina equivalents may include exertional dyspnea. Angina equivalents
are important because. Answer: Women with ischemic heart disease
many times don't present with chest pain. Some patient's may have no
symptoms or atypical symptoms so diagnosis may only be made at the
time of the actual MI
⩥ Which test is clinic standard for assessment of aortic stenosis.
Answer: Echocardiogram
⩥ Ischemic heart disease is. Answer: Defined as an imbalance between
O2 supply and demand, frequently manifested as angina, leading cause
of death in the elderly
, ⩥ Preceding a stress test, the following lab work might include. Answer:
CBC with diff to differentiate ischemic heart disease from anemia,
thyroid studies to rule out hyperthyroidism
⩥ On exam, what type of murmur can be auscultation with aortic
regurgitation. Answer: Austin Flint
⩥ Which of the following statements is true regarding anti-arrhythmic
drugs. Answer: Most anti-arrhythmic have low toxic/therapeutic ratio
and some are exceeding toxic
⩥ In mitral stenosis, p waves may suggest. Answer: Left atrial
enlargement
⩥ Aortic regurgitation requires medical treatment for early signs of CHF
with. Answer: ACEi
⩥ The best evidence rating drugs in a post MI pt include. Answer: ASA,
ACEi/ARB, BB, aldosterone blockade
⩥ 55 year old post-menopausal woman with h/o HTN c/o jaw pain on
heavy exertion. No c/o CP. EKG is normal sinus rhythm without ST
segment abnormalities. Your plan may include. Answer: Exercise stress
test