AGACNP CARDIAC EXAM 2024 WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS

What usually causes left ventricle hypertrophy? - correct answer uncontrolled HTN S4 is indicative of - correct answer HTN, MI (stiff ventricular wall) S3 is indicative of - correct answer HF Which heart valves usually get adults into the most trouble? - correct answer L heart vales (mitral/aortic) Acute HF s/s (L vs. R) - correct answer L= pulmonary R= JVD, hepatosplenomegally, peripheral edema HF patients are usually always on an.... - correct answer ACE-Inhibitor (~pril) DO NOT use an ACE-I and an ARB together d/t - correct answer hyperkalemia If a patient has a cough on an ACE-I you would switch to.... - correct answer ARB Classifications of a HTN EMERGENCY - correct answer Diastolic BP above 120 w/ chest pain (tx. Nicardipine gtt)