MN 566 MIDTERM EXAM 3 UNIT 5
CERTIFICATION EVALUATION 2026 COMPLETE
RESPONSE SET
◉ Mary has hypertension and previously had a stroke. Which
hypertensive drug would you order for her?
A. Chlorthalidone
B. Metoprolol
C. Amlodipine
D. Losartan Answer: A. Chlorthalidine
◉ A delta wave on an ECG may be present in which condition?
A. Prinzmetal's Angina
B. Bundle Branch Block
C. Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome
D. Aortic Stenosis Answer: C. Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome
◉ Samuel is going to the dentist for some work and must take
endocarditis prophylaxis because of his history of:
A. Severe Asthma
,B. A common valvular lesion
C. Severe hypertension
D. Prosthetic heart valve Answer: D. Prosthetic heart valve
◉ There are 4 stages of heart failure classified as A to D, that describe
the evolution and progression of disease. In which stage are patients
hospitalized or treated with specialized interventions or hospice care for
refractory symptoms of heart failure despite medical treatment?
A. Stage A
B. Stage B
C. Stage C
D. Stage D Answer: D. Stage D
◉ Which of the following is abundant in the heart and rapidly rises in
the bloodstream in the presence of heart failure, making it a good
diagnostic test?
A. Brain Natriuretic Peptide
B. C-Reactive Protein
C. Serum Albumin
D. Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate Answer: A. Brain Natriuretic Peptide
, ◉ If a pulmonary embolus is suspected, which testing should be
performed?
A. Ultrasound
B. MRI
C. V/Q Scan
D. D-Dimer Answer: A. V/Q Scan
◉ Which of the following medications can cause hyperlipidemia?
A. High Dose Diuretics
B. Exercising 30 minutes every day
C. Hyperthyroidism
D. Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker Answer: A. High Dose Diuretics
◉ In which patient do premature ventricular contractions NOT need to
be treated?
A. Kelly, a 25-year-old female with an allergy to bee stings
B. Mary, a 50-year-old female with a history of untreated anxiety
C. Randy, a 45-year old male with history of htn.
D. Bill, 65-year-old with history of angina Answer: A. Kelly, a 25-year-
old female with an allergy to bee stings
CERTIFICATION EVALUATION 2026 COMPLETE
RESPONSE SET
◉ Mary has hypertension and previously had a stroke. Which
hypertensive drug would you order for her?
A. Chlorthalidone
B. Metoprolol
C. Amlodipine
D. Losartan Answer: A. Chlorthalidine
◉ A delta wave on an ECG may be present in which condition?
A. Prinzmetal's Angina
B. Bundle Branch Block
C. Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome
D. Aortic Stenosis Answer: C. Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome
◉ Samuel is going to the dentist for some work and must take
endocarditis prophylaxis because of his history of:
A. Severe Asthma
,B. A common valvular lesion
C. Severe hypertension
D. Prosthetic heart valve Answer: D. Prosthetic heart valve
◉ There are 4 stages of heart failure classified as A to D, that describe
the evolution and progression of disease. In which stage are patients
hospitalized or treated with specialized interventions or hospice care for
refractory symptoms of heart failure despite medical treatment?
A. Stage A
B. Stage B
C. Stage C
D. Stage D Answer: D. Stage D
◉ Which of the following is abundant in the heart and rapidly rises in
the bloodstream in the presence of heart failure, making it a good
diagnostic test?
A. Brain Natriuretic Peptide
B. C-Reactive Protein
C. Serum Albumin
D. Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate Answer: A. Brain Natriuretic Peptide
, ◉ If a pulmonary embolus is suspected, which testing should be
performed?
A. Ultrasound
B. MRI
C. V/Q Scan
D. D-Dimer Answer: A. V/Q Scan
◉ Which of the following medications can cause hyperlipidemia?
A. High Dose Diuretics
B. Exercising 30 minutes every day
C. Hyperthyroidism
D. Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker Answer: A. High Dose Diuretics
◉ In which patient do premature ventricular contractions NOT need to
be treated?
A. Kelly, a 25-year-old female with an allergy to bee stings
B. Mary, a 50-year-old female with a history of untreated anxiety
C. Randy, a 45-year old male with history of htn.
D. Bill, 65-year-old with history of angina Answer: A. Kelly, a 25-year-
old female with an allergy to bee stings
