NSG 6020 3P EXAM STUDY QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST THIS YEAR - NEW!
QUESTION: What is a characteristic of Placenta Previa? - ANSWER-Painless, red bleeding
What would cause decrease in Digoxin levels? - ANSWER-Antacids
QUESTION: Taking Pyridium for UTI, what can Pyridium cause? - ANSWER-Hemolytic Anemia
QUESTION: What can PCOS result in? - ANSWER-Increased insulin levels (Hyperinsulinemia),
Androgens, Hirsutism
: What are the anti-hypertensives used in pregnancy? - ANSWER-Methyldopa (Alpha-2-Agonist),
Labetalol, Nifedipine, Hydralazine
QUESTION: What is a chacteristic of Rheumatoid Arthritis? - ANSWER-Tender, warm, swollen
joints
QUESTION: Medications that can cause ototoxicity? - ANSWER-Aminoglycosides, loop diuretics,
NSAIDs, antihistamines, nasal decongestants
QUESTION: What is the treatment time for enterobiasis? - ANSWER-2 weeks
QUESTION: What does MCV lab value measure? - ANSWER-Mean Corpuscular Volume helps
diagnose different types of anemia such as B12 & Folate (Macrocytic) and Fe anemia
(Microcytic)
QUESTION: Rhogam is given at how many week gestation? - ANSWER-27-28 weeks
,QUESTION: What are Janeway lesions and what do they indicate? - ANSWER-They are irregular,
non-tender hemorrhagic macules located on the hands and feet. Seen in Infective Endocarditis
QUESTION: What are Osler's Nodes and what do they indicate? - ANSWER-They are split pea-
sized, erythematous, tender nodules located on the pads of the fingers and toes. Seen in
Infective Endocarditis
QUESTION: What is the recommendation for Warfarin management when a patient misses a
dose? - ANSWER-If within 12 hours of the dose time, take it. If over 12 hours patient will need a
INR redraw
QUESTION: What do we need to know about ACEs and ARBs? - ANSWER-A dry hacking cough is
a common side effect of ACEs and will go away within a week after discontinuing. ACEs & ARBs
are indicated for patients with DM, CKD, and HTN. Not recommended as 1st line agent with
African Americans & can cause angioedema.
QUESTION: Contraindications for Hydrochlorothiazide - ANSWER-Sulfa allergy, PCN
hypersensitivity, Asthma, Gout
QUESTION: Systolic Murmurs (Benign) - ANSWER-MR = Mitral Regurge (SOB/Fatigue HF)
Peyton Manning = Physiologic Murmur (Asymptomatic)
AS = Aortic Stenosis (Angina, Syncope HF)
MVP = Mitral Valve Prolapse ("Click", Women 14-30, Palpitations, Chest Pain
QUESTION: Diastolic Murmurs (Abnormal) - ANSWER-AR = Aortic Regurgitation (Angina, HF,
Dizziness, Chest Pain)
MS = Mitral Stenosis (Dyspnea, AFib)
, QUESTION: What does S1 indicate? - ANSWER-S1 Closure of the Atrioventricular Valves (Mitral
& Tricuspid Valves)
QUESTION: What does S2 indicate? - ANSWER-S2 Closure of the Semilunar Valves (Aortic &
Pulmonic Valves)
QUESTION: S3 is often heard in? - ANSWER-CHF, possibly normal for athletic adolescents
QUESTION: S4 is often heard in? - ANSWER-Diastolic HF, Left Ventricular Hypertrophy (LVH),
Poorly controlled HTN, MI
QUESTION: Treatment of Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) - ANSWER-Antiplatelets (Plavix, ASA),
Pentoxifylline (Decreases blood viscosity)
QUESTION: Diagnosing Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) - ANSWER-Gold Standard = Angiography
Ankle Brachial Index (ABI)
QUESTION: Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) treatment - ANSWER-Aotrvastatin/Rosuvastatin = If
LDL>150 use high doses. Watch for LFTs & arthralgia. Change type & dose if issues. Helps
stabilize plaques.
QUESTION: What medications are indicated for HF treatment? - ANSWER-ACEs, ARBs, ARNI
w/BBs, Aldosterone Recepter Antagonists
QUESTION: What is the treatment for Sarcopter Scabiei (Scabies)? - ANSWER-Topical
Permetherin massaged from head to soles of feet and wash off with shower or bath after 8-
14hrs. Treat again in 1 week.
QUESTION: Names of skin lesions? - ANSWER-Macule: Flat <1cm i.e. freckle
CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST THIS YEAR - NEW!
QUESTION: What is a characteristic of Placenta Previa? - ANSWER-Painless, red bleeding
What would cause decrease in Digoxin levels? - ANSWER-Antacids
QUESTION: Taking Pyridium for UTI, what can Pyridium cause? - ANSWER-Hemolytic Anemia
QUESTION: What can PCOS result in? - ANSWER-Increased insulin levels (Hyperinsulinemia),
Androgens, Hirsutism
: What are the anti-hypertensives used in pregnancy? - ANSWER-Methyldopa (Alpha-2-Agonist),
Labetalol, Nifedipine, Hydralazine
QUESTION: What is a chacteristic of Rheumatoid Arthritis? - ANSWER-Tender, warm, swollen
joints
QUESTION: Medications that can cause ototoxicity? - ANSWER-Aminoglycosides, loop diuretics,
NSAIDs, antihistamines, nasal decongestants
QUESTION: What is the treatment time for enterobiasis? - ANSWER-2 weeks
QUESTION: What does MCV lab value measure? - ANSWER-Mean Corpuscular Volume helps
diagnose different types of anemia such as B12 & Folate (Macrocytic) and Fe anemia
(Microcytic)
QUESTION: Rhogam is given at how many week gestation? - ANSWER-27-28 weeks
,QUESTION: What are Janeway lesions and what do they indicate? - ANSWER-They are irregular,
non-tender hemorrhagic macules located on the hands and feet. Seen in Infective Endocarditis
QUESTION: What are Osler's Nodes and what do they indicate? - ANSWER-They are split pea-
sized, erythematous, tender nodules located on the pads of the fingers and toes. Seen in
Infective Endocarditis
QUESTION: What is the recommendation for Warfarin management when a patient misses a
dose? - ANSWER-If within 12 hours of the dose time, take it. If over 12 hours patient will need a
INR redraw
QUESTION: What do we need to know about ACEs and ARBs? - ANSWER-A dry hacking cough is
a common side effect of ACEs and will go away within a week after discontinuing. ACEs & ARBs
are indicated for patients with DM, CKD, and HTN. Not recommended as 1st line agent with
African Americans & can cause angioedema.
QUESTION: Contraindications for Hydrochlorothiazide - ANSWER-Sulfa allergy, PCN
hypersensitivity, Asthma, Gout
QUESTION: Systolic Murmurs (Benign) - ANSWER-MR = Mitral Regurge (SOB/Fatigue HF)
Peyton Manning = Physiologic Murmur (Asymptomatic)
AS = Aortic Stenosis (Angina, Syncope HF)
MVP = Mitral Valve Prolapse ("Click", Women 14-30, Palpitations, Chest Pain
QUESTION: Diastolic Murmurs (Abnormal) - ANSWER-AR = Aortic Regurgitation (Angina, HF,
Dizziness, Chest Pain)
MS = Mitral Stenosis (Dyspnea, AFib)
, QUESTION: What does S1 indicate? - ANSWER-S1 Closure of the Atrioventricular Valves (Mitral
& Tricuspid Valves)
QUESTION: What does S2 indicate? - ANSWER-S2 Closure of the Semilunar Valves (Aortic &
Pulmonic Valves)
QUESTION: S3 is often heard in? - ANSWER-CHF, possibly normal for athletic adolescents
QUESTION: S4 is often heard in? - ANSWER-Diastolic HF, Left Ventricular Hypertrophy (LVH),
Poorly controlled HTN, MI
QUESTION: Treatment of Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) - ANSWER-Antiplatelets (Plavix, ASA),
Pentoxifylline (Decreases blood viscosity)
QUESTION: Diagnosing Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) - ANSWER-Gold Standard = Angiography
Ankle Brachial Index (ABI)
QUESTION: Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) treatment - ANSWER-Aotrvastatin/Rosuvastatin = If
LDL>150 use high doses. Watch for LFTs & arthralgia. Change type & dose if issues. Helps
stabilize plaques.
QUESTION: What medications are indicated for HF treatment? - ANSWER-ACEs, ARBs, ARNI
w/BBs, Aldosterone Recepter Antagonists
QUESTION: What is the treatment for Sarcopter Scabiei (Scabies)? - ANSWER-Topical
Permetherin massaged from head to soles of feet and wash off with shower or bath after 8-
14hrs. Treat again in 1 week.
QUESTION: Names of skin lesions? - ANSWER-Macule: Flat <1cm i.e. freckle