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NSG 6440 Predictor Final Exam () EXAM
test QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS (100
% CORRECT AND VERIFIED) ALREADY PASSED!!
Which of the following antihypertensive medications would you avoid
prescribing for an elderly white female with the comorbid diagnosis of
osteoporosis?
a. Beta blockers
b. Calcium channel blockers
c. Ace inhibitors
d. Diuretics - ANSWER -Calcium channel blockers
Which of the following class of drugs is preferred treatment for a
diabetic with stage II hypertension?
a. Calcium channel blockers
b. Alpha blockers
c. Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor
d. Loop diuretics - ANSWER -Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor
You are caring for a 30-year-old white male in your office with a BP of
144/90. He has never had a diagnosis of hypertension. He doesn't check
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his blood pressure at home. He has a family history of hypertension.
What are your recommendations?
a. Start HCTZ 12.5mg daily, purchase a blood pressure cuff, and return
to your office in 1 mth
b. Instruct to purchase a BP cuff, record blood pressures, call if over
140's over 90's, low salt diet, return in 2 weeks.
c. Order EKG, CMP, CBC, and lipid panel, and refer to cardiology.
d. Order a cardiac stress test and lipid panel. - ANSWER -Instruct to
purchase a BP cuff, record blood pressures, call if over 140's over 90's,
low salt diet, return in 2 weeks
You are treating a young adult female with HTN and migraine
headaches. Which class of medications could you choose to treat both?
Ace inhibitors
Calcium channel blockers
Beta blockers
Angiotensin receptor blockers - ANSWER -Beta blockers
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A 42-year-old male presents with the following lipid profile. He is not on
any medications for cholesterol or herbal supplements.
Total: 210
LDL: 145
TG 162
HDL 52
What medication would you recommend?
a. Low dose statin
b. Low dose bile acid sequestrant
c. Low dose fibrate
d. Fish oil - ANSWER -Low dose statin
You are caring for a 68-year-old male who has been taking atorvastain
(Lipitor) for 8 weeks. He complains of fatigue, muscle aches, and dark-
colored urine. Which of the following is the most appropriate treatment
plan?
a. Order a CBC and CMP.
b. Order lipid level and serum creatine phosphokinase
(CPK, creatine kinase)
c. Order a 24 hr urine
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d. Recommend increasing his fluids and rest. - ANSWER -Order lipid
level and serum creatine phosphokinase (CPK, creatine kinase).
What would you advise this patient regarding taking his atrovastatin
(Lipitor)?
Continuing taking the medication until the labs are
available
Take atorvastatin every other day until labs are
available
Take half of the atorvastatin every other day until labs
are available
Stop taking the atorvastatin until the labs are
available - ANSWER -Stop taking atorvastatin until the labs are
available.
A 58 year old male presents to your office with an episode of chest
tightness in his substernal area that radiated to his back while he was
jogging. It was relieved with rest. Which of the following does this best
describe?
Acute myocardial infarction
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Angina pectoris
NSG 6440 Predictor Final Exam () EXAM
test QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS (100
% CORRECT AND VERIFIED) ALREADY PASSED!!
Which of the following antihypertensive medications would you avoid
prescribing for an elderly white female with the comorbid diagnosis of
osteoporosis?
a. Beta blockers
b. Calcium channel blockers
c. Ace inhibitors
d. Diuretics - ANSWER -Calcium channel blockers
Which of the following class of drugs is preferred treatment for a
diabetic with stage II hypertension?
a. Calcium channel blockers
b. Alpha blockers
c. Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor
d. Loop diuretics - ANSWER -Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor
You are caring for a 30-year-old white male in your office with a BP of
144/90. He has never had a diagnosis of hypertension. He doesn't check
,2|Page
his blood pressure at home. He has a family history of hypertension.
What are your recommendations?
a. Start HCTZ 12.5mg daily, purchase a blood pressure cuff, and return
to your office in 1 mth
b. Instruct to purchase a BP cuff, record blood pressures, call if over
140's over 90's, low salt diet, return in 2 weeks.
c. Order EKG, CMP, CBC, and lipid panel, and refer to cardiology.
d. Order a cardiac stress test and lipid panel. - ANSWER -Instruct to
purchase a BP cuff, record blood pressures, call if over 140's over 90's,
low salt diet, return in 2 weeks
You are treating a young adult female with HTN and migraine
headaches. Which class of medications could you choose to treat both?
Ace inhibitors
Calcium channel blockers
Beta blockers
Angiotensin receptor blockers - ANSWER -Beta blockers
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A 42-year-old male presents with the following lipid profile. He is not on
any medications for cholesterol or herbal supplements.
Total: 210
LDL: 145
TG 162
HDL 52
What medication would you recommend?
a. Low dose statin
b. Low dose bile acid sequestrant
c. Low dose fibrate
d. Fish oil - ANSWER -Low dose statin
You are caring for a 68-year-old male who has been taking atorvastain
(Lipitor) for 8 weeks. He complains of fatigue, muscle aches, and dark-
colored urine. Which of the following is the most appropriate treatment
plan?
a. Order a CBC and CMP.
b. Order lipid level and serum creatine phosphokinase
(CPK, creatine kinase)
c. Order a 24 hr urine
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d. Recommend increasing his fluids and rest. - ANSWER -Order lipid
level and serum creatine phosphokinase (CPK, creatine kinase).
What would you advise this patient regarding taking his atrovastatin
(Lipitor)?
Continuing taking the medication until the labs are
available
Take atorvastatin every other day until labs are
available
Take half of the atorvastatin every other day until labs
are available
Stop taking the atorvastatin until the labs are
available - ANSWER -Stop taking atorvastatin until the labs are
available.
A 58 year old male presents to your office with an episode of chest
tightness in his substernal area that radiated to his back while he was
jogging. It was relieved with rest. Which of the following does this best
describe?
Acute myocardial infarction
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Angina pectoris
