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A patient with hypertension describes a previous allergic
reaction to a sulfa antibiotic as "sloughing of skin" and
hospitalization. Which medication is contraindicated in this
patient? - CORRECT ANSWER-hydrochlorothiazide
A 75 year old patient who has aortic stenosis wants to know
what symptoms indicate worsening of his stenosis. the NP
replies: - CORRECT ANSWER-shortness of breath and syncope
A 74 year old patient has PAD. Which item listed below is an
important nonmodifiable risk factor for PAD? - CORRECT ANSWER-
diabetes
Benazepril should be d/c immediately if - CORRECT ANSWER-
pregnancy occurs
aortic regurgitation characteristics - CORRECT ANSWER-long
asymptomatic period follow by exercise intolerance, then
dyspnea at rest
DVT classic symptoms - CORRECT ANSWER-swelling, pain, and
discoloration of lower extremity
Characteristic of ACE-induced cough is that? - CORRECT ANSWER-
usually begins two weeks of starting therapy
Valve most commonly involved in chronic rheumatic heart
disease - CORRECT ANSWER-mitral
Medication that can exacerbate HF - CORRECT ANSWER-naproxen
, Patient taking ACE inhibitors should avoid? - CORRECT ANSWER-
potassium supplements
Grade 3 murmur indication for a referral - CORRECT ANSWER-a fixed
split
Group of meds used to treat HF - CORRECT ANSWER-fosinopril,
HCTZ, verapamil
Mr. Smith is a 72-year-old patient who takes warfarin for
chronic A-fib. INR today is 4.0. the NP should: - CORRECT ANSWER-
stop the warfarin today and repeat INR tomorrow
According to the NHLBI, which characteristic is a coronary
heart disease risk equivalent, that is, which risk factor places
the pt. as a CHD risk similar to a hx of CHD - CORRECT ANSWER-
diabetes mellitus
good drug to reduce morbidity and mortality in mild HF -
CORRECT ANSWER-metoprolol
A pt. taking atorvastatin newly diagnosed with dyslipidemia
complaints of fatigue, weakness, and muscle aches in his lower
back, arms, legs for the past 3 days. it is not improved with rest
How should this be evaluated? - CORRECT ANSWER-Stop the
atorvastatin immediately
symptom not indicative of HF - CORRECT ANSWER-headache
What class of meds is preferred to normalized lipid levels and
reduce risk of cardiac events - CORRECT ANSWER-HMG CoA
reductase inhibitors
Highest sensitivity in diagnosing HF - CORRECT ANSWER-BNP
The NP is caring for a 74-year-old who had an acute coronary
syndrome 6 weeks ago. What medications should be part of his
regimen unless contraindicated - CORRECT ANSWER-ACE, ASA, beta
blockers, and statin
patient with the highest systolic B/P - CORRECT ANSWER-75-year-
old male