APEA ACTUAL TEST PAPER WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS
◍ Mrs. Brandy is having contrast dye nest week for a heart
catheterization. What drug does NOT need to be stopped prior to her
catheterization? Answer:Losartan
◍ Pharmacologic treatment for children who have hypertension should
be initiated for: Answer:Diabetics with hypertension
◍ A 75-year-old patient with longstanding hypertension takes an ACE
inhibitor and a thiazide daily. He has developed dyspnea on exertion and
peripheral edema over the past several days. This probably indicates:
Answer:Development of heart failure
◍ Which class of medication is frequently used to improve long-term
outcomes in patients with systolic dysfunction Answer:ACE inhibitors
◍ The usual clinical course of mitral valve prolapse Answer:is benign
◍ A characteristic of an ACE inhibitor induced cough is that it:
Answer:usually begins within 2 weeks of starting therapy
, ◍ Warfarin treatment is greatly influenced by a patient's food and
medication intake. Which group listed can potentially decrease INR in
an outpatient who takes warfarin Answer:Sucralfate and cholestyramine
◍ A 77-year-old patient has had an increase in blood pressure since the
last exam. THe blood pressure readings are provided. If medication is to
be started on this patient, what would be a good first choice:
BP: 144/90 to 168/88 Answer:Calcium channel blocker
◍ The carotid arteries are auscultated for bruits because: Answer:this is
indicative of generalized atherosclerosis
◍ A decrease in blood pressure can occur in men who take sildenafil
(Viagra) and: Answer:any antihypertensive medication
◍ A 74-year-old who retired as a store clerk last year would like to start
an exercise program. She tells the nurse practitioner that she would like
to start walking 15-20 min daily. Which statement is correct regarding
the patient Answer:She does not need any testing because she is
asymptomatic
◍ Which medication listed below could potentially exacerbate heart
failure in a susceptible patient Answer:Metoprolol
◍ Mrs. Brandy is having contrast dye nest week for a heart
catheterization. What drug does NOT need to be stopped prior to her
catheterization? Answer:Losartan
◍ Pharmacologic treatment for children who have hypertension should
be initiated for: Answer:Diabetics with hypertension
◍ A 75-year-old patient with longstanding hypertension takes an ACE
inhibitor and a thiazide daily. He has developed dyspnea on exertion and
peripheral edema over the past several days. This probably indicates:
Answer:Development of heart failure
◍ Which class of medication is frequently used to improve long-term
outcomes in patients with systolic dysfunction Answer:ACE inhibitors
◍ The usual clinical course of mitral valve prolapse Answer:is benign
◍ A characteristic of an ACE inhibitor induced cough is that it:
Answer:usually begins within 2 weeks of starting therapy
, ◍ Warfarin treatment is greatly influenced by a patient's food and
medication intake. Which group listed can potentially decrease INR in
an outpatient who takes warfarin Answer:Sucralfate and cholestyramine
◍ A 77-year-old patient has had an increase in blood pressure since the
last exam. THe blood pressure readings are provided. If medication is to
be started on this patient, what would be a good first choice:
BP: 144/90 to 168/88 Answer:Calcium channel blocker
◍ The carotid arteries are auscultated for bruits because: Answer:this is
indicative of generalized atherosclerosis
◍ A decrease in blood pressure can occur in men who take sildenafil
(Viagra) and: Answer:any antihypertensive medication
◍ A 74-year-old who retired as a store clerk last year would like to start
an exercise program. She tells the nurse practitioner that she would like
to start walking 15-20 min daily. Which statement is correct regarding
the patient Answer:She does not need any testing because she is
asymptomatic
◍ Which medication listed below could potentially exacerbate heart
failure in a susceptible patient Answer:Metoprolol
