APEA Cardiac
, A common side effect of thiazide diuretics is: - CORRECT ANSWERS-erectile
dysfunction
Mrs. Brandy is having contrast dye nest week for a heart catheterization. What drug
does NOT need to be stopped prior to her catheterization? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Losartan
Pharmacologic treatment for children who have hypertension should be initiated for: -
CORRECT ANSWERS-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: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Development of
heart failure
Which class of medication is frequently used to improve long-term outcomes in patients
with systolic dysfunction - CORRECT ANSWERS-ACE inhibitors
The usual clinical course of mitral valve prolapse - CORRECT ANSWERS-is benign
A characteristic of an ACE inhibitor induced cough is that it: - CORRECT ANSWERS-
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 -
CORRECT ANSWERS-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 - CORRECT ANSWERS-Calcium channel blocker
The carotid arteries are auscultated for bruits because: - CORRECT ANSWERS-this is
indicative of generalized atherosclerosis
A decrease in blood pressure can occur in men who take sildenafil (Viagra) and: -
CORRECT ANSWERS-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 - CORRECT ANSWERS-She
does not need any testing because she is asymptomatic
Which medication listed below could potentially exacerbate heart failure in a susceptible
patient - CORRECT ANSWERS-Metoprolol
, A common side effect of thiazide diuretics is: - CORRECT ANSWERS-erectile
dysfunction
Mrs. Brandy is having contrast dye nest week for a heart catheterization. What drug
does NOT need to be stopped prior to her catheterization? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Losartan
Pharmacologic treatment for children who have hypertension should be initiated for: -
CORRECT ANSWERS-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: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Development of
heart failure
Which class of medication is frequently used to improve long-term outcomes in patients
with systolic dysfunction - CORRECT ANSWERS-ACE inhibitors
The usual clinical course of mitral valve prolapse - CORRECT ANSWERS-is benign
A characteristic of an ACE inhibitor induced cough is that it: - CORRECT ANSWERS-
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 -
CORRECT ANSWERS-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 - CORRECT ANSWERS-Calcium channel blocker
The carotid arteries are auscultated for bruits because: - CORRECT ANSWERS-this is
indicative of generalized atherosclerosis
A decrease in blood pressure can occur in men who take sildenafil (Viagra) and: -
CORRECT ANSWERS-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 - CORRECT ANSWERS-She
does not need any testing because she is asymptomatic
Which medication listed below could potentially exacerbate heart failure in a susceptible
patient - CORRECT ANSWERS-Metoprolol
