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⫸ Treatment for a pulmonary embolus would include all the
following pharmacological
agents except?. Answer: Plavix
⫸ Classic EKG changes seen in an individual with pulmonary
emboli are:. Answer: T inverted waves
in lead 3, S waves in lead 1, Q waves in lead 3
⫸ A patient presents to your office with significant shortness of
breath, tachycardia, and
recent history of travel. Your immediate concern would be to rule
out?. Answer: Pulmonary Embolism
⫸ Which of the following statements about lung cancer is NOT
true?. Answer: Usually dx early
⫸ Which of the following is NOT part of the differential diagnosis
for a patient who
complains of cough?. Answer: Obesity
, ⫸ Which of the following is the gold standard in assessment and
diagnosis of COPD?. Answer: Post-
Bronchodilated spirometery (spirometery is the gold standard)
⫸ An example of a SAMA you would use in the treatment of COPD
is:. Answer: ipratropium/Atrovent
HFA (short acting)
⫸ A patient diagnosed with acute bronchitis and cough 5 days ago,
calls to report that his
cough is persistent since yesterday. He has no other new symptoms.
How should the NP
manage this patient?. Answer: Order an antitussive (for relief and
severity of cough),
Dextromethorphan/Guaitenn soml, Deloyn 10ml BID
⫸ Ryan is a 28 year old male who presents to your practice with
symptoms consistent with
acute bronchitis. Risk factors associated with acute bronchitis include
the following
EXCEPT?. Answer: Male gender
⫸ When providing Ryan with patient education about his acute
bronchitis, you explain
acute bronchitis is. Answer: Acute onset or persistent cough with or
without sputum