2026 PRACTICE SOLUTION REVIEW
◉ 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
◉ What is the most common form of heart disease in a patient with
atrial fibrillation?
A. Hypertension
B. Rheumatic Heart Disease
C. Angina
,D. Coronary Artery Disease with heart failure. Answer: D. Coronary
Artery Disease with heart failure
◉ What does digitalis compete with at binding sites on the cell
membrane?
A. Magnesium
B. Potassium
C. Sodium
D. Calcium. Answer: B. Potassium
◉ Which of the following will help a provider determine whether a
patient is experiencing paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT)
or ventricular tachycardia (VT)?
A. Obstructed P wave
B. Ability to calculate PR interval
C. Frog Sign
D. Chvostek's Sign. Answer: C. Frog Sign
◉ The hallmark of an absence seizure is:
a. No activity at all.
b. A blank stare.
c. Urine is usually voided involuntarily.
d. The attack usually lasts several minutes.. Answer: b. A blank stare.
, ◉ Which of the following fits the classic description of a patient with
multiple sclerosis?
A. Teenage Male
B. 65 year-old male
C. 25 year-old female
D. 60 year-old female. Answer: C. 25 year-old female
◉ Sondra's peripheral vestibular disease causes dizziness and vertigo.
Which of the following medications will help decrease edema in the
labyrinth of the ear?
A. Meclizine
B. Diphenhydramine
C. Diamox
D. Promethazine. Answer: C. Diamox
◉ Gabby, age 22, has Bell's Palsy on the right side of her face. Her
mouth is distorted and she is concerned about permanent paralysis and
pain. What do you tell her?
A. "Most patients have complete recovery in 3-6 months"
B. "Unfortunately, you'll probably have a small amount of residual
damage."
C. "Don't worry, I'll take care of everything."