Barkley Adult Health Practice ACTUAL
EXAM ALL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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Questions 1–25: Cardiovascular & Pulmonary
1. A 62-year-old patient presents with crushing substernal chest pain radiating to the left arm,
diaphoresis, and nausea. What is the priority?
A. Schedule an outpatient stress test
B. Obtain an immediate ECG and evaluate for acute coronary syndrome
C. Recommend antacids
D. Reassure the patient
Answer: B
Rationale: Acute chest pain with radiation and autonomic symptoms is concerning for acute
coronary syndrome (ACS). Immediate ECG and emergency evaluation are required.
2. Which ECG finding is most concerning for acute myocardial infarction?
A. ST-segment elevation in contiguous leads
B. Sinus bradycardia
C. First-degree AV block
D. Occasional PACs
Answer: A
Rationale: ST-segment elevation in anatomically contiguous leads may indicate acute STEMI
requiring immediate reperfusion evaluation.
,3. Which cardiac biomarker is most specific for myocardial injury?
A. Troponin
B. BNP
C. D-dimer
D. CRP
Answer: A
Rationale: Cardiac troponins are highly sensitive and specific markers of myocardial injury.
4. A patient with heart failure reports increasing orthopnea, weight gain, and bilateral leg
edema. What is the most appropriate interpretation?
A. Improvement in heart failure
B. Possible fluid-volume overload
C. Normal aging
D. Dehydration
Answer: B
Rationale: Rapid weight gain, edema, and orthopnea suggest worsening congestion and
possible acute decompensated heart failure.
5. Which medication class provides mortality benefit in many patients with heart failure with
reduced ejection fraction?
A. ACE inhibitors
B. Antacids
C. Short-acting antihistamines
D. NSAIDs
Answer: A
Rationale: ACE inhibitors have demonstrated morbidity and mortality benefits in appropriate
patients with HFrEF. Contemporary guideline-directed therapy also includes other major classes
such as beta-blockers, ARNI/ARB, MRAs, and SGLT2 inhibitors.
6. Which finding is characteristic of left-sided heart failure?
,A. Pulmonary congestion
B. Isolated ascites
C. Splenomegaly
D. Peripheral neuropathy
Answer: A
Rationale: Left ventricular dysfunction causes pulmonary venous congestion, resulting in
dyspnea, orthopnea, and pulmonary edema.
7. Which finding is most suggestive of peripheral arterial disease?
A. Intermittent claudication
B. Warm, edematous legs
C. Bilateral pitting edema only
D. Varicose veins
Answer: A
Rationale: Intermittent claudication—exertional limb pain relieved by rest—is classic for
peripheral arterial disease.
8. Which symptom is most characteristic of deep-vein thrombosis?
A. Unilateral leg swelling and pain
B. Bilateral arm weakness
C. Productive cough
D. Hematuria
Answer: A
Rationale: DVT commonly presents with unilateral swelling, warmth, tenderness, and pain.
9. A patient with suspected pulmonary embolism develops sudden dyspnea and pleuritic
chest pain. What should the clinician do?
A. Urgently evaluate for PE
B. Recommend routine follow-up next month
C. Treat with an antacid
D. Encourage strenuous exercise
, Answer: A
Rationale: Sudden dyspnea and pleuritic chest pain in an appropriate clinical context are
concerning for pulmonary embolism and require urgent evaluation.
10. Which patient has the greatest risk for coronary artery disease?
A. Patient with smoking history, diabetes, hypertension, and dyslipidemia
B. Healthy young adult with no risk factors
C. Patient with seasonal allergies
D. Patient with myopia
Answer: A
Rationale: Smoking, diabetes, hypertension, and dyslipidemia are major modifiable
cardiovascular risk factors.
11. What is the most important lifestyle intervention for a patient who smokes?
A. Smoking cessation
B. Increased caffeine
C. Increased sodium intake
D. Bed rest
Answer: A
Rationale: Smoking cessation substantially reduces cardiovascular, pulmonary, and cancer-
related morbidity and mortality.
12. Which blood pressure reading meets the definition of hypertensive crisis requiring
immediate assessment?
A. 118/72 mmHg
B. 128/78 mmHg
C. 142/88 mmHg
D. 190/125 mmHg with concerning symptoms
Answer: D
EXAM ALL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
ALREADY GRADED A+. 100% VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS | UPDATED PER LATEST
GUIDELINES | GRADED A+
Questions 1–25: Cardiovascular & Pulmonary
1. A 62-year-old patient presents with crushing substernal chest pain radiating to the left arm,
diaphoresis, and nausea. What is the priority?
A. Schedule an outpatient stress test
B. Obtain an immediate ECG and evaluate for acute coronary syndrome
C. Recommend antacids
D. Reassure the patient
Answer: B
Rationale: Acute chest pain with radiation and autonomic symptoms is concerning for acute
coronary syndrome (ACS). Immediate ECG and emergency evaluation are required.
2. Which ECG finding is most concerning for acute myocardial infarction?
A. ST-segment elevation in contiguous leads
B. Sinus bradycardia
C. First-degree AV block
D. Occasional PACs
Answer: A
Rationale: ST-segment elevation in anatomically contiguous leads may indicate acute STEMI
requiring immediate reperfusion evaluation.
,3. Which cardiac biomarker is most specific for myocardial injury?
A. Troponin
B. BNP
C. D-dimer
D. CRP
Answer: A
Rationale: Cardiac troponins are highly sensitive and specific markers of myocardial injury.
4. A patient with heart failure reports increasing orthopnea, weight gain, and bilateral leg
edema. What is the most appropriate interpretation?
A. Improvement in heart failure
B. Possible fluid-volume overload
C. Normal aging
D. Dehydration
Answer: B
Rationale: Rapid weight gain, edema, and orthopnea suggest worsening congestion and
possible acute decompensated heart failure.
5. Which medication class provides mortality benefit in many patients with heart failure with
reduced ejection fraction?
A. ACE inhibitors
B. Antacids
C. Short-acting antihistamines
D. NSAIDs
Answer: A
Rationale: ACE inhibitors have demonstrated morbidity and mortality benefits in appropriate
patients with HFrEF. Contemporary guideline-directed therapy also includes other major classes
such as beta-blockers, ARNI/ARB, MRAs, and SGLT2 inhibitors.
6. Which finding is characteristic of left-sided heart failure?
,A. Pulmonary congestion
B. Isolated ascites
C. Splenomegaly
D. Peripheral neuropathy
Answer: A
Rationale: Left ventricular dysfunction causes pulmonary venous congestion, resulting in
dyspnea, orthopnea, and pulmonary edema.
7. Which finding is most suggestive of peripheral arterial disease?
A. Intermittent claudication
B. Warm, edematous legs
C. Bilateral pitting edema only
D. Varicose veins
Answer: A
Rationale: Intermittent claudication—exertional limb pain relieved by rest—is classic for
peripheral arterial disease.
8. Which symptom is most characteristic of deep-vein thrombosis?
A. Unilateral leg swelling and pain
B. Bilateral arm weakness
C. Productive cough
D. Hematuria
Answer: A
Rationale: DVT commonly presents with unilateral swelling, warmth, tenderness, and pain.
9. A patient with suspected pulmonary embolism develops sudden dyspnea and pleuritic
chest pain. What should the clinician do?
A. Urgently evaluate for PE
B. Recommend routine follow-up next month
C. Treat with an antacid
D. Encourage strenuous exercise
, Answer: A
Rationale: Sudden dyspnea and pleuritic chest pain in an appropriate clinical context are
concerning for pulmonary embolism and require urgent evaluation.
10. Which patient has the greatest risk for coronary artery disease?
A. Patient with smoking history, diabetes, hypertension, and dyslipidemia
B. Healthy young adult with no risk factors
C. Patient with seasonal allergies
D. Patient with myopia
Answer: A
Rationale: Smoking, diabetes, hypertension, and dyslipidemia are major modifiable
cardiovascular risk factors.
11. What is the most important lifestyle intervention for a patient who smokes?
A. Smoking cessation
B. Increased caffeine
C. Increased sodium intake
D. Bed rest
Answer: A
Rationale: Smoking cessation substantially reduces cardiovascular, pulmonary, and cancer-
related morbidity and mortality.
12. Which blood pressure reading meets the definition of hypertensive crisis requiring
immediate assessment?
A. 118/72 mmHg
B. 128/78 mmHg
C. 142/88 mmHg
D. 190/125 mmHg with concerning symptoms
Answer: D
