3P APEA FINAL EXAM EXCELLENT REVISION QUESTIONS
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Difference between varicose vein and arteriosclerosis - correct answers-Is the affected vessel
Arteriosclerosis affects arteries whereas varicose veins affects veins
A patient has poorly controlled hypertension for more than 10 years. Indicate the most likely
position of his point of maximal impulse (PMI) - correct answers-5th ICS, left of MCL
A 43 year old Hispanic male has an audible diastolic murmur best heard in the mitral listening
point. There is no audible click. His status has been monitored for the past two years. This
murmur is probably - correct answers-mitral stenosis
A patient who has diabetes presents with pain in his lower legs when he walks and pain
resolution with rest. When specifically asked about his pain in his lower leg, he likely will report
pain - correct answers-in the calf muscle
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 answers-hydrochlorothiazide
A 75 year old patient who has aortic stenosis wants to know what symptoms indicate worsening
of his stenosis. the NP replies: - correct answers-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 answers-diabetes
, Benazepril should be d/c immediately if - correct answers-pregnancy occurs
aortic regurgitation characteristics - correct answers-long asymptomatic period follow by
exercise intolerance, then dyspnea at rest
DVT classic symptoms - correct answers-swelling, pain, and discoloration of lower extremity
Characteristic of ACE-induced cough is that? - correct answers-usually begins two weeks of
starting therapy
Valve most commonly involved in chronic rheumatic heart disease - correct answers-mitral
Medication that can exacerbate HF - correct answers-naproxen
Patient taking ACE inhibitors should avoid? - correct answers-potassium supplements
Grade 3 murmur indication for a referral - correct answers-a fixed split
Group of meds used to treat HF - correct answers-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 answers-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 answers-diabetes
mellitus
WITH CERTIFIED ANSWERS PROVIDED 2024/2025. A+
GUARANTEED
Difference between varicose vein and arteriosclerosis - correct answers-Is the affected vessel
Arteriosclerosis affects arteries whereas varicose veins affects veins
A patient has poorly controlled hypertension for more than 10 years. Indicate the most likely
position of his point of maximal impulse (PMI) - correct answers-5th ICS, left of MCL
A 43 year old Hispanic male has an audible diastolic murmur best heard in the mitral listening
point. There is no audible click. His status has been monitored for the past two years. This
murmur is probably - correct answers-mitral stenosis
A patient who has diabetes presents with pain in his lower legs when he walks and pain
resolution with rest. When specifically asked about his pain in his lower leg, he likely will report
pain - correct answers-in the calf muscle
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 answers-hydrochlorothiazide
A 75 year old patient who has aortic stenosis wants to know what symptoms indicate worsening
of his stenosis. the NP replies: - correct answers-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 answers-diabetes
, Benazepril should be d/c immediately if - correct answers-pregnancy occurs
aortic regurgitation characteristics - correct answers-long asymptomatic period follow by
exercise intolerance, then dyspnea at rest
DVT classic symptoms - correct answers-swelling, pain, and discoloration of lower extremity
Characteristic of ACE-induced cough is that? - correct answers-usually begins two weeks of
starting therapy
Valve most commonly involved in chronic rheumatic heart disease - correct answers-mitral
Medication that can exacerbate HF - correct answers-naproxen
Patient taking ACE inhibitors should avoid? - correct answers-potassium supplements
Grade 3 murmur indication for a referral - correct answers-a fixed split
Group of meds used to treat HF - correct answers-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 answers-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 answers-diabetes
mellitus
