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A common side effect of thiazide diuretics is: CORRECT ANSWER
erectile dysfunction
Mrs. Brandy is having contrast dye nest week for a heart catheterization.
What drug does NOT need to be stopped prior to her catheterization?
CORRECT ANSWER Losartan
Pharmacologic treatment for children who have hypertension should be
initiated for: CORRECT ANSWER Diabetics with hypertension
A 75-year-old patient with longstanding hypertension takes an ACE
inhibitor and a thiazide daily. He has developed dyspnea on exertion and
peripheral edema over the past several days. This probably indicates:
CORRECT ANSWER Development of heart failure
Which class of medication is frequently used to improve long-term
outcomes in patients with systolic dysfunction CORRECT ANSWER
ACE inhibitors
The usual clinical course of mitral valve prolapse CORRECT ANSWER
is benign
,A characteristic of an ACE inhibitor induced cough is that it: CORRECT
ANSWER usually begins within 2 weeks of starting therapy
Warfarin treatment is greatly influenced by a patient's food and
medication intake. Which group listed can potentially decrease INR in
an outpatient who takes warfarin CORRECT ANSWER Sucralfate and
cholestyramine
A 77-year-old patient has had an increase in blood pressure since the last
exam. THe blood pressure readings are provided. If medication is to be
started on this patient, what would be a good first choice:
BP: 144/90 to 168/88 CORRECT ANSWER Calcium channel blocker
The carotid arteries are auscultated for bruits because: CORRECT
ANSWER this is indicative of generalized atherosclerosis
A decrease in blood pressure can occur in men who take sildenafil
(Viagra) and: CORRECT ANSWER any antihypertensive medication
A 74-year-old who retired as a store clerk last year would like to start an
exercise program. She tells the nurse practitioner that she would like to
start walking 15-20 min daily. Which statement is correct regarding the
patient CORRECT ANSWER She does not need any testing because she
is asymptomatic
Which medication listed below could potentially exacerbate heart failure
in a susceptible patient CORRECT ANSWER Metoprolol
,Mr. Brown a 45-year old African American male has the following lab
values. What should the NP do next:
LDL 180
HDL 37
Cholesterol 250
Triglycerides 140 CORRECT ANSWER A thyroid stimulating hormone
(TSH) level
According to the national heart, lung and blood institute, which
characteristic listed below is a coronary heard disease risk equivalent;
that is, which risk factor places the patient at a CHD risk similar to a
history of CHD CORRECT ANSWER Diabetes mellitus
An otherwise healthy two-year-old presents with a heart rate that varies
with inspiration and expiration. Which statement is true CORRECT
ANSWER This is a normal exam
A medication that may produce exercise intolerance in a patient who has
hypertension is: CORRECT ANSWER metoprolol
Three of the following medications warrant monitoring of potassium
levels. Which one does NOT CORRECT ANSWER Amlodipine
A patient will be screened for hyperlipidemia via a serum specimen. He
should be told: CORRECT ANSWER to fast for 12-14 hours
, A patient is taking an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) should avoid
CORRECT ANSWER potassium supplements
Many factors can contribute to the risk of congenital heart disease.
Which maternal disease carries a higher risk of TGA, VSD, and
hypertrophic cardiomyopathy CORRECT ANSWER diabetes
A congenital heart abnormality often discovered during the newborn
period is coarctation of the aorta. How is this assessed CORRECT
ANSWER by comparing upper and lower extremity blood pressures
Screening for AAA should take place CORRECT ANSWER once for all
males aged 65-75 who have ever smoked
Which item below represents the best choice of antihypertensive agents
for the indicated patient CORRECT ANSWER Lisinopril in a 35-year-
old Caucasian male
The most common indicator of end-organ damage in adolescents with
hypertension is CORRECT ANSWER left ventricular hypertrophy
At what age should initial blood pressure screening take place
CORRECT ANSWER 3 years old
100% VERIFIED ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE 2025 GRADED
A+
A common side effect of thiazide diuretics is: CORRECT ANSWER
erectile dysfunction
Mrs. Brandy is having contrast dye nest week for a heart catheterization.
What drug does NOT need to be stopped prior to her catheterization?
CORRECT ANSWER Losartan
Pharmacologic treatment for children who have hypertension should be
initiated for: CORRECT ANSWER Diabetics with hypertension
A 75-year-old patient with longstanding hypertension takes an ACE
inhibitor and a thiazide daily. He has developed dyspnea on exertion and
peripheral edema over the past several days. This probably indicates:
CORRECT ANSWER Development of heart failure
Which class of medication is frequently used to improve long-term
outcomes in patients with systolic dysfunction CORRECT ANSWER
ACE inhibitors
The usual clinical course of mitral valve prolapse CORRECT ANSWER
is benign
,A characteristic of an ACE inhibitor induced cough is that it: CORRECT
ANSWER usually begins within 2 weeks of starting therapy
Warfarin treatment is greatly influenced by a patient's food and
medication intake. Which group listed can potentially decrease INR in
an outpatient who takes warfarin CORRECT ANSWER Sucralfate and
cholestyramine
A 77-year-old patient has had an increase in blood pressure since the last
exam. THe blood pressure readings are provided. If medication is to be
started on this patient, what would be a good first choice:
BP: 144/90 to 168/88 CORRECT ANSWER Calcium channel blocker
The carotid arteries are auscultated for bruits because: CORRECT
ANSWER this is indicative of generalized atherosclerosis
A decrease in blood pressure can occur in men who take sildenafil
(Viagra) and: CORRECT ANSWER any antihypertensive medication
A 74-year-old who retired as a store clerk last year would like to start an
exercise program. She tells the nurse practitioner that she would like to
start walking 15-20 min daily. Which statement is correct regarding the
patient CORRECT ANSWER She does not need any testing because she
is asymptomatic
Which medication listed below could potentially exacerbate heart failure
in a susceptible patient CORRECT ANSWER Metoprolol
,Mr. Brown a 45-year old African American male has the following lab
values. What should the NP do next:
LDL 180
HDL 37
Cholesterol 250
Triglycerides 140 CORRECT ANSWER A thyroid stimulating hormone
(TSH) level
According to the national heart, lung and blood institute, which
characteristic listed below is a coronary heard disease risk equivalent;
that is, which risk factor places the patient at a CHD risk similar to a
history of CHD CORRECT ANSWER Diabetes mellitus
An otherwise healthy two-year-old presents with a heart rate that varies
with inspiration and expiration. Which statement is true CORRECT
ANSWER This is a normal exam
A medication that may produce exercise intolerance in a patient who has
hypertension is: CORRECT ANSWER metoprolol
Three of the following medications warrant monitoring of potassium
levels. Which one does NOT CORRECT ANSWER Amlodipine
A patient will be screened for hyperlipidemia via a serum specimen. He
should be told: CORRECT ANSWER to fast for 12-14 hours
, A patient is taking an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) should avoid
CORRECT ANSWER potassium supplements
Many factors can contribute to the risk of congenital heart disease.
Which maternal disease carries a higher risk of TGA, VSD, and
hypertrophic cardiomyopathy CORRECT ANSWER diabetes
A congenital heart abnormality often discovered during the newborn
period is coarctation of the aorta. How is this assessed CORRECT
ANSWER by comparing upper and lower extremity blood pressures
Screening for AAA should take place CORRECT ANSWER once for all
males aged 65-75 who have ever smoked
Which item below represents the best choice of antihypertensive agents
for the indicated patient CORRECT ANSWER Lisinopril in a 35-year-
old Caucasian male
The most common indicator of end-organ damage in adolescents with
hypertension is CORRECT ANSWER left ventricular hypertrophy
At what age should initial blood pressure screening take place
CORRECT ANSWER 3 years old
