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NSG 6001 QUIZ 6 LATEST 2026/2027 | PRIMARY
CARE ADULT-GERONTOLOGY | 50 VERIFIED
Q&A | DETAILED RATIONALES | NGN-ALIGNED |
PASS GUARANTEED – A+ GRADED
SECTION I: CARDIOVASCULAR DISORDERS – Questions 1-5
Q1: Hypertension – Primary Aldosteronism Screening
The student is reviewing secondary hypertension. Which patient should be screened for primary
aldosteronism?
A. A patient with resistant hypertension and hypokalemia
B. A patient with mild hypertension and normal potassium
C. A patient with white coat hypertension
D. A patient with hypertension and obesity
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Primary aldosteronism should be screened in patients with resistant hypertension,
hypertension with spontaneous or diuretic-induced hypokalemia, adrenal incidentaloma, or early-
onset hypertension with family history of stroke. The aldosterone-renin ratio is the screening test.
[100% CORRECT]
Q2: Heart Failure – Pulmonary Artery Catheter
The student is reviewing heart failure. What is the primary use of a pulmonary artery catheter?
A. To measure filling pressures and cardiac output
B. To administer medications
C. To monitor oxygen saturation
D. To pace the heart
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pulmonary artery catheters (Swan-Ganz) measure central venous pressure, pulmonary
artery pressure, pulmonary capillary wedge pressure, and cardiac output. They are used in complex
heart failure or shock to guide therapy. [100% CORRECT]
Q3: Atrial Fibrillation – Rate Control Target
The student is reviewing atrial fibrillation. What is the recommended resting heart rate target for
rate control in AF?
A. <80 bpm
B. <100 bpm
, 2
C. <120 bpm
D. <60 bpm
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: For symptomatic AF, a strict rate control target of <80 bpm at rest is often recommended.
A more lenient target (<110 bpm) may be acceptable in asymptomatic patients with preserved LV
function. [100% CORRECT]
Q4: Hyperlipidemia – Bempedoic Acid
The student is reviewing lipid management. What is bempedoic acid?
A. An ATP citrate lyase inhibitor that lowers LDL
B. A PCSK9 inhibitor
C. A statin
D. A fibrate
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Bempedoic acid is an oral ATP citrate lyase inhibitor that lowers LDL cholesterol. It is used
for statin-intolerant patients or as add-on therapy. [100% CORRECT]
Q5: Acute Coronary Syndrome – Prasugrel
The student is reviewing ACS. Which antiplatelet is contraindicated in patients with a history of
stroke or TIA?
A. Prasugrel
B. Clopidogrel
C. Ticagrelor
D. Aspirin
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Prasugrel is contraindicated in patients with a history of stroke or TIA due to increased
risk of intracranial hemorrhage. Clopidogrel and ticagrelor are alternatives. [100% CORRECT]
SECTION II: RESPIRATORY DISORDERS – Questions 6-10
Q6: Asthma – Fractional Exhaled Nitric Oxide
The student is reviewing asthma. What does an elevated fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO)
indicate?
A. Eosinophilic airway inflammation
B. Neutrophilic inflammation
C. Airflow obstruction
D. Respiratory infection
NSG 6001 QUIZ 6 LATEST 2026/2027 | PRIMARY
CARE ADULT-GERONTOLOGY | 50 VERIFIED
Q&A | DETAILED RATIONALES | NGN-ALIGNED |
PASS GUARANTEED – A+ GRADED
SECTION I: CARDIOVASCULAR DISORDERS – Questions 1-5
Q1: Hypertension – Primary Aldosteronism Screening
The student is reviewing secondary hypertension. Which patient should be screened for primary
aldosteronism?
A. A patient with resistant hypertension and hypokalemia
B. A patient with mild hypertension and normal potassium
C. A patient with white coat hypertension
D. A patient with hypertension and obesity
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Primary aldosteronism should be screened in patients with resistant hypertension,
hypertension with spontaneous or diuretic-induced hypokalemia, adrenal incidentaloma, or early-
onset hypertension with family history of stroke. The aldosterone-renin ratio is the screening test.
[100% CORRECT]
Q2: Heart Failure – Pulmonary Artery Catheter
The student is reviewing heart failure. What is the primary use of a pulmonary artery catheter?
A. To measure filling pressures and cardiac output
B. To administer medications
C. To monitor oxygen saturation
D. To pace the heart
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pulmonary artery catheters (Swan-Ganz) measure central venous pressure, pulmonary
artery pressure, pulmonary capillary wedge pressure, and cardiac output. They are used in complex
heart failure or shock to guide therapy. [100% CORRECT]
Q3: Atrial Fibrillation – Rate Control Target
The student is reviewing atrial fibrillation. What is the recommended resting heart rate target for
rate control in AF?
A. <80 bpm
B. <100 bpm
, 2
C. <120 bpm
D. <60 bpm
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: For symptomatic AF, a strict rate control target of <80 bpm at rest is often recommended.
A more lenient target (<110 bpm) may be acceptable in asymptomatic patients with preserved LV
function. [100% CORRECT]
Q4: Hyperlipidemia – Bempedoic Acid
The student is reviewing lipid management. What is bempedoic acid?
A. An ATP citrate lyase inhibitor that lowers LDL
B. A PCSK9 inhibitor
C. A statin
D. A fibrate
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Bempedoic acid is an oral ATP citrate lyase inhibitor that lowers LDL cholesterol. It is used
for statin-intolerant patients or as add-on therapy. [100% CORRECT]
Q5: Acute Coronary Syndrome – Prasugrel
The student is reviewing ACS. Which antiplatelet is contraindicated in patients with a history of
stroke or TIA?
A. Prasugrel
B. Clopidogrel
C. Ticagrelor
D. Aspirin
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Prasugrel is contraindicated in patients with a history of stroke or TIA due to increased
risk of intracranial hemorrhage. Clopidogrel and ticagrelor are alternatives. [100% CORRECT]
SECTION II: RESPIRATORY DISORDERS – Questions 6-10
Q6: Asthma – Fractional Exhaled Nitric Oxide
The student is reviewing asthma. What does an elevated fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO)
indicate?
A. Eosinophilic airway inflammation
B. Neutrophilic inflammation
C. Airflow obstruction
D. Respiratory infection
