Week 1 Full Length Practice Exam: NR667 - FNP Capstone
International Normalized Ratio (INR) - correct answer Standardized measure for blood
coagulation effectiveness.
Atrial Fibrillation - correct answer Irregular heart rhythm increasing stroke risk.
Protime - correct answer Older test for evaluating bleeding time.
PTT - correct answer Partial thromboplastin time, assesses clotting ability.
Anti-Xa - correct answer Test for monitoring heparin therapy effectiveness.
Raynaud's Disease - correct answer Peripheral vascular syndrome triggered by cold exposure.
Nonpharmacologic Therapy - correct answer Treatment methods excluding medication use.
Calcium Channel Blockers - correct answer Medications used to treat hypertension and angina.
Ankle Edema - correct answer Swelling in the ankle due to fluid retention.
HCTZ - correct answer Hydrochlorothiazide, a diuretic reducing edema.
Norvasc - correct answer Amlodipine, a calcium channel blocker causing edema.
Nebivolol - correct answer Beta-blocker with minimal edema side effects.
Vitamin K Antagonist - correct answer Class of anticoagulants including warfarin.
Dietary Vitamin K - correct answer Nutrient affecting warfarin's anticoagulation effect.
Broccoli - correct answer Leafy green high in vitamin K, affects INR.
Grapefruit - correct answer Fruit that increases warfarin levels via CYP 450.
Red Wine - correct answer Alcohol that can increase INR by thinning blood.
Congestive Heart Failure - correct answer Condition causing fluid buildup in lungs and body.
Jugular Venous Distention - correct answer Sign of increased pressure in the heart.
Dyspnea on Exertion - correct answer Shortness of breath during physical activity.
Orthopnea - correct answer Difficulty breathing while lying flat.
Bilateral Crackles - correct answer Lung sounds indicating fluid in alveoli.
Revascularization - correct answer Restoration of blood flow to tissues.
Pulmonary embolism - correct answer Blockage in pulmonary arteries, often from blood clots.
,Acute myocardial infarction - correct answer Heart attack due to blocked blood flow to heart.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - correct answer Progressive lung disease causing
breathing difficulties.
Right ventricular backup - correct answer Increased pressure in right heart chambers due to
fluid.
Crackles on lung auscultation - correct answer Abnormal lung sounds indicating fluid in lungs.
AHA guidelines - correct answer Standards set by American Heart Association for cardiovascular
health.
Physical activity recommendation - correct answer 60 minutes daily for 6 days, or 30 minutes
for 5.
Stage C heart failure - correct answer Known structural heart disease with current or past
symptoms.
Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) - correct answer Diuretic used to treat high blood pressure and
heart failure.
Lisinopril (Zestril) - correct answer ACE inhibitor used to treat hypertension and heart failure.
Furosemide (Lasix) - correct answer Loop diuretic for fluid retention in heart failure.
Carvedilol (Coreg) - correct answer Beta-blocker improving heart function in heart failure.
Ejection fraction - correct answer Percentage of blood pumped out of heart per beat.
Coronary artery disease - correct answer Narrowing of coronary arteries reducing blood flow to
heart.
STEMI - correct answer ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction, a severe heart attack.
Inferior wall myocardial infarction - correct answer Heart attack affecting the inferior part of
the heart.
Right coronary artery - correct answer Supplies blood to the right side of the heart.
Vagal stimulation - correct answer Nerve stimulation affecting heart rate and digestion.
Long-term carvedilol benefits - correct answer Increases ejection fraction in heart failure
patients.
Ankle Brachial Index (ABI) - correct answer Non-invasive test for leg vascular flow evaluation.
Exercise Stress Test - correct answer Not used for diagnosing claudication or PAD.
Angiogram of the Leg - correct answer Invasive test for assessing leg vascular flow.
, Bilateral Popliteal Blood Pressures - correct answer Measures blood pressure in both legs.
Levothyroxine (Synthroid) - correct answer Medication for hypothyroidism, dosage in mcg.
Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH) - correct answer Hormone indicating thyroid function
levels.
Hyperthyroidism Symptoms - correct answer Includes tachycardia, anxiety, weight loss, heat
intolerance.
Pheochromocytoma - correct answer Catecholamine-producing tumor diagnosed by urine
tests.
24-hour Urine Test - correct answer Measures catecholamines/metanephrines for
pheochromocytoma diagnosis.
ACTH Level - correct answer Determines if hypercortisolemic condition is pituitary or adrenal.
Thyroid Function Tests - correct answer Includes TSH, T3, and T4 measurements.
Graves' Disease - correct answer Autoimmune hyperthyroid condition with low TSH and high
T4.
Hypercortisolemic - correct answer Condition with excess cortisol production.
Triiodothyronine (T3) - correct answer Thyroid hormone important for metabolism regulation.
Free Thyroxine (FT4) - correct answer Unbound form of thyroxine, indicates thyroid activity.
Thyroiditis - correct answer Inflammation of the thyroid gland.
Palpitations - correct answer Irregular heartbeat sensation, often linked to anxiety.
Heat Intolerance - correct answer Inability to tolerate warm temperatures, common in
hyperthyroidism.
Low TSH Levels - correct answer Suggestive of hyperthyroidism when accompanied by high T4.
Thyroid Tenderness - correct answer Pain in the thyroid area, may indicate thyroiditis.
Elevated T3/T4 - correct answer Indicates hyperthyroid state in patients.
Clinical Symptoms of Hyperthyroidism - correct answer Include goiter, tremors, anxiety,
palpitations, and diarrhea.
TSH - correct answer Thyroid-stimulating hormone, regulates thyroid hormone production.
T3/T4 - correct answer Thyroid hormones, regulate metabolism and energy.
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus - correct answer Chronic condition affecting glucose metabolism.
International Normalized Ratio (INR) - correct answer Standardized measure for blood
coagulation effectiveness.
Atrial Fibrillation - correct answer Irregular heart rhythm increasing stroke risk.
Protime - correct answer Older test for evaluating bleeding time.
PTT - correct answer Partial thromboplastin time, assesses clotting ability.
Anti-Xa - correct answer Test for monitoring heparin therapy effectiveness.
Raynaud's Disease - correct answer Peripheral vascular syndrome triggered by cold exposure.
Nonpharmacologic Therapy - correct answer Treatment methods excluding medication use.
Calcium Channel Blockers - correct answer Medications used to treat hypertension and angina.
Ankle Edema - correct answer Swelling in the ankle due to fluid retention.
HCTZ - correct answer Hydrochlorothiazide, a diuretic reducing edema.
Norvasc - correct answer Amlodipine, a calcium channel blocker causing edema.
Nebivolol - correct answer Beta-blocker with minimal edema side effects.
Vitamin K Antagonist - correct answer Class of anticoagulants including warfarin.
Dietary Vitamin K - correct answer Nutrient affecting warfarin's anticoagulation effect.
Broccoli - correct answer Leafy green high in vitamin K, affects INR.
Grapefruit - correct answer Fruit that increases warfarin levels via CYP 450.
Red Wine - correct answer Alcohol that can increase INR by thinning blood.
Congestive Heart Failure - correct answer Condition causing fluid buildup in lungs and body.
Jugular Venous Distention - correct answer Sign of increased pressure in the heart.
Dyspnea on Exertion - correct answer Shortness of breath during physical activity.
Orthopnea - correct answer Difficulty breathing while lying flat.
Bilateral Crackles - correct answer Lung sounds indicating fluid in alveoli.
Revascularization - correct answer Restoration of blood flow to tissues.
Pulmonary embolism - correct answer Blockage in pulmonary arteries, often from blood clots.
,Acute myocardial infarction - correct answer Heart attack due to blocked blood flow to heart.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - correct answer Progressive lung disease causing
breathing difficulties.
Right ventricular backup - correct answer Increased pressure in right heart chambers due to
fluid.
Crackles on lung auscultation - correct answer Abnormal lung sounds indicating fluid in lungs.
AHA guidelines - correct answer Standards set by American Heart Association for cardiovascular
health.
Physical activity recommendation - correct answer 60 minutes daily for 6 days, or 30 minutes
for 5.
Stage C heart failure - correct answer Known structural heart disease with current or past
symptoms.
Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) - correct answer Diuretic used to treat high blood pressure and
heart failure.
Lisinopril (Zestril) - correct answer ACE inhibitor used to treat hypertension and heart failure.
Furosemide (Lasix) - correct answer Loop diuretic for fluid retention in heart failure.
Carvedilol (Coreg) - correct answer Beta-blocker improving heart function in heart failure.
Ejection fraction - correct answer Percentage of blood pumped out of heart per beat.
Coronary artery disease - correct answer Narrowing of coronary arteries reducing blood flow to
heart.
STEMI - correct answer ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction, a severe heart attack.
Inferior wall myocardial infarction - correct answer Heart attack affecting the inferior part of
the heart.
Right coronary artery - correct answer Supplies blood to the right side of the heart.
Vagal stimulation - correct answer Nerve stimulation affecting heart rate and digestion.
Long-term carvedilol benefits - correct answer Increases ejection fraction in heart failure
patients.
Ankle Brachial Index (ABI) - correct answer Non-invasive test for leg vascular flow evaluation.
Exercise Stress Test - correct answer Not used for diagnosing claudication or PAD.
Angiogram of the Leg - correct answer Invasive test for assessing leg vascular flow.
, Bilateral Popliteal Blood Pressures - correct answer Measures blood pressure in both legs.
Levothyroxine (Synthroid) - correct answer Medication for hypothyroidism, dosage in mcg.
Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH) - correct answer Hormone indicating thyroid function
levels.
Hyperthyroidism Symptoms - correct answer Includes tachycardia, anxiety, weight loss, heat
intolerance.
Pheochromocytoma - correct answer Catecholamine-producing tumor diagnosed by urine
tests.
24-hour Urine Test - correct answer Measures catecholamines/metanephrines for
pheochromocytoma diagnosis.
ACTH Level - correct answer Determines if hypercortisolemic condition is pituitary or adrenal.
Thyroid Function Tests - correct answer Includes TSH, T3, and T4 measurements.
Graves' Disease - correct answer Autoimmune hyperthyroid condition with low TSH and high
T4.
Hypercortisolemic - correct answer Condition with excess cortisol production.
Triiodothyronine (T3) - correct answer Thyroid hormone important for metabolism regulation.
Free Thyroxine (FT4) - correct answer Unbound form of thyroxine, indicates thyroid activity.
Thyroiditis - correct answer Inflammation of the thyroid gland.
Palpitations - correct answer Irregular heartbeat sensation, often linked to anxiety.
Heat Intolerance - correct answer Inability to tolerate warm temperatures, common in
hyperthyroidism.
Low TSH Levels - correct answer Suggestive of hyperthyroidism when accompanied by high T4.
Thyroid Tenderness - correct answer Pain in the thyroid area, may indicate thyroiditis.
Elevated T3/T4 - correct answer Indicates hyperthyroid state in patients.
Clinical Symptoms of Hyperthyroidism - correct answer Include goiter, tremors, anxiety,
palpitations, and diarrhea.
TSH - correct answer Thyroid-stimulating hormone, regulates thyroid hormone production.
T3/T4 - correct answer Thyroid hormones, regulate metabolism and energy.
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus - correct answer Chronic condition affecting glucose metabolism.
