ACNP Exam Review- Questions &
Answers
In addition to infection by helicobacter pylori ( H. Pylori), Peptic ulcers may arise from regular
use of certain medications and other condition. In which of the following populations of patients
is prophylactic therapy not indicated for ulcers induced by non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug?
Correct Ans-Patients taking potent antihypertensives
In any patient who is 40 years old, which of these is indicated? Correct Ans-Tonometry
In terms of hemodynamic monitoring, which of the following reflects a normal cardiac output
and cardiac index: Correct Ans-5 and 3
Mean arterial pressure (MAP) equation Correct Ans-2x(DBP)+SBP
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3
Mitral regurgitation characteristics: Correct Ans-S3 with systolic murmur at 5th ICS MCL
(apex); musical, blowing, high pitched
Mitral stenosis characteristics: Correct Ans-Loud S1 murmur, low pitched, mid-diastolic
Mitral valve location Correct Ans-~5th ICS - mid chest
, MR ASS Correct Ans-Mitral Regurgitation. Aortic Stenosis Systolic
Mr. Tanaka, a 79-y/o Japanese male, just migrated to the United States to live with his son after
the death of his wife. When interpreting his purified protein derivative (PPD) test, according to
national recommendations, which of the following induration results would qualify this patient
as testing positive, thereby requiring chemoprophylaxis? Correct Ans-11 mm
MS ARD Correct Ans-Mitral Stenosis. Aortic Regurgitation Diastolic
Normal cardiac index (CI) Correct Ans-2.5-4 L/min
Normal Cardiac Output (CO) Correct Ans-4 -8 L/min
Normal Mixed venous O2 saturation (SVO2) Correct Ans-60-80%
Normal Pulmonary artery pressure (PAP) Correct Ans-15-25/5-15
Normal Pulmonary capillary wedge pressure (PCWP) Correct Ans-6-12 mmHg
Normal Systemic Vascular Resistance (SVR) Correct Ans-800-1200 dynes/sec/cm-5
Answers
In addition to infection by helicobacter pylori ( H. Pylori), Peptic ulcers may arise from regular
use of certain medications and other condition. In which of the following populations of patients
is prophylactic therapy not indicated for ulcers induced by non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug?
Correct Ans-Patients taking potent antihypertensives
In any patient who is 40 years old, which of these is indicated? Correct Ans-Tonometry
In terms of hemodynamic monitoring, which of the following reflects a normal cardiac output
and cardiac index: Correct Ans-5 and 3
Mean arterial pressure (MAP) equation Correct Ans-2x(DBP)+SBP
--------------------
3
Mitral regurgitation characteristics: Correct Ans-S3 with systolic murmur at 5th ICS MCL
(apex); musical, blowing, high pitched
Mitral stenosis characteristics: Correct Ans-Loud S1 murmur, low pitched, mid-diastolic
Mitral valve location Correct Ans-~5th ICS - mid chest
, MR ASS Correct Ans-Mitral Regurgitation. Aortic Stenosis Systolic
Mr. Tanaka, a 79-y/o Japanese male, just migrated to the United States to live with his son after
the death of his wife. When interpreting his purified protein derivative (PPD) test, according to
national recommendations, which of the following induration results would qualify this patient
as testing positive, thereby requiring chemoprophylaxis? Correct Ans-11 mm
MS ARD Correct Ans-Mitral Stenosis. Aortic Regurgitation Diastolic
Normal cardiac index (CI) Correct Ans-2.5-4 L/min
Normal Cardiac Output (CO) Correct Ans-4 -8 L/min
Normal Mixed venous O2 saturation (SVO2) Correct Ans-60-80%
Normal Pulmonary artery pressure (PAP) Correct Ans-15-25/5-15
Normal Pulmonary capillary wedge pressure (PCWP) Correct Ans-6-12 mmHg
Normal Systemic Vascular Resistance (SVR) Correct Ans-800-1200 dynes/sec/cm-5
