Arteriosclerosis affects arteries whereas varicose veins affects veins
A pa ent has poorly controlled hypertension for more than 10 years. Indicate the most likely
posi on of his point of maximal impulse (PMI) -correct answers5th ICS, le 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 -correct answersmitral stenosis
A pa ent who has diabetes presents with pain in his lower legs when he walks and pain
resolu on with rest. When specifically asked about his pain in his lower leg, he likely will report
pain -correct answersin the calf muscle
A pa ent with hypertension describes a previous allergic reac on to a sulfa an bio c as
"sloughing of skin" and hospitaliza on. Which medica on is contraindicated in this pa ent? -
correct answershydrochlorothiazide
A 75 year old pa ent who has aor c stenosis wants to know what symptoms indicate worsening
of his stenosis. the NP replies: -correct answersshortness of breath and syncope
, A 74 year old pa ent has PAD. Which item listed below is an important nonmodifiable risk factor
for PAD? -correct answersdiabetes
Benazepril should be d/c immediately if -correct answerspregnancy occurs
aor c regurgita on characteris cs -correct answerslong asymptoma c period follow by exercise
intolerance, then dyspnea at rest
DVT classic symptoms -correct answersswelling, pain, and discolora on of lower extremity
Characteris c of ACE-induced cough is that? -correct answersusually begins two weeks of
star ng therapy
Valve most commonly involved in chronic rheuma c heart disease -correct answersmitral
Medica on that can exacerbate HF -correct answersnaproxen
Pa ent taking ACE inhibitors should avoid? -correct answerspotassium supplements
Grade 3 murmur indica on for a referral -correct answersa fixed split
Group of meds used to treat HF -correct answersfosinopril, HCTZ, verapamil
Mr. Smith is a 72-year-old pa ent who takes warfarin for chronic A-fib. INR today is 4.0. the NP
should: -correct answersstop the warfarin today and repeat INR tomorrow