Fitzgerald Review Course: Primary-
Secondary Prevention Exam Questions
And Answers
Assessment of the optic disc is a component of the evaluation of
cranial nerve___?
I
II
III
IV -
correct answer ✅II
You examine a 62 year old woman with a 20 year hx of HTN. She
reports intermittent use of the antihypertensive medications stating
"I feel better without medicine". Today she is here for a "check up".
On physical exam you note the following: PMI with downward
lateral shift as well as a Gr II/VI holosystolic murmur with radiation
to the axilla. The patient's history will likely include a health history
of:
A. Syncopal Episode
B. Episodes of chest pain at rest
C. Dyspnea on exertion
D. Vertigo -
correct answer ✅C. Dyspnea on exertion
,Fitzgerald Review Course: Primary-
Secondary Prevention Exam Questions
And Answers
Syncopal episodes are associated with: -
correct answer ✅Outflow obstruction such as aortic stenosis,
cardiomyopathy, and rhythm disturbances
Chest pain at rest is associated with -
correct answer ✅Angina, Acute Coronary Syndrome
Vertigo is associated with -
correct answer ✅Vestibular disfunction
Dyspnea on exertion is associated with -
correct answer ✅Congestive heart failure
Of the following, which should be performed first in assessing a 48
year old woman who has a 25 year history of moderate persistent
asthma and who now presents with an acute asthma flare
A. Oxygen Saturation
B. Arterial Blood Gas
C. FEV1
, Fitzgerald Review Course: Primary-
Secondary Prevention Exam Questions
And Answers
D. CXR -
correct answer ✅FEV1
You are setting up a healthcare clinic for migrant farm workers.
Which of the following sites would be most desirable ?
A. Community Church
B. Local hospital
C. Mobile Van
D. Shopping center -
correct answer ✅C. Mobile van
a 58 year old woman presents for an initial examination in order to
become a patient in your primary care practice. She is a nonsmoker,
drinks 1-2 5 oz glasses of wine per week and works as an
administrative assistant in a law office. She is without complaint
and reports generally good health. PE Reveals: BMI= 34, BP=
144/98 the rest of her exam is normal. Your next best action is to:
A. Prescribe a low dose thiazide diuretic
B. Arrange for additional blood pressure measurement within the
next 4 weeks.
C. Check Renal Function
Secondary Prevention Exam Questions
And Answers
Assessment of the optic disc is a component of the evaluation of
cranial nerve___?
I
II
III
IV -
correct answer ✅II
You examine a 62 year old woman with a 20 year hx of HTN. She
reports intermittent use of the antihypertensive medications stating
"I feel better without medicine". Today she is here for a "check up".
On physical exam you note the following: PMI with downward
lateral shift as well as a Gr II/VI holosystolic murmur with radiation
to the axilla. The patient's history will likely include a health history
of:
A. Syncopal Episode
B. Episodes of chest pain at rest
C. Dyspnea on exertion
D. Vertigo -
correct answer ✅C. Dyspnea on exertion
,Fitzgerald Review Course: Primary-
Secondary Prevention Exam Questions
And Answers
Syncopal episodes are associated with: -
correct answer ✅Outflow obstruction such as aortic stenosis,
cardiomyopathy, and rhythm disturbances
Chest pain at rest is associated with -
correct answer ✅Angina, Acute Coronary Syndrome
Vertigo is associated with -
correct answer ✅Vestibular disfunction
Dyspnea on exertion is associated with -
correct answer ✅Congestive heart failure
Of the following, which should be performed first in assessing a 48
year old woman who has a 25 year history of moderate persistent
asthma and who now presents with an acute asthma flare
A. Oxygen Saturation
B. Arterial Blood Gas
C. FEV1
, Fitzgerald Review Course: Primary-
Secondary Prevention Exam Questions
And Answers
D. CXR -
correct answer ✅FEV1
You are setting up a healthcare clinic for migrant farm workers.
Which of the following sites would be most desirable ?
A. Community Church
B. Local hospital
C. Mobile Van
D. Shopping center -
correct answer ✅C. Mobile van
a 58 year old woman presents for an initial examination in order to
become a patient in your primary care practice. She is a nonsmoker,
drinks 1-2 5 oz glasses of wine per week and works as an
administrative assistant in a law office. She is without complaint
and reports generally good health. PE Reveals: BMI= 34, BP=
144/98 the rest of her exam is normal. Your next best action is to:
A. Prescribe a low dose thiazide diuretic
B. Arrange for additional blood pressure measurement within the
next 4 weeks.
C. Check Renal Function
