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NSG 555 EXAM 2 NURSE PRACTITIONERS IN PRIMARY CARE
NEWEST PROCTORED LATEST 2025/2026 ACTUAL EXAM WITH
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100%
VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR
VERIFIED|| ||BRANDNEW!!!||
What are the indications for carotid duplex ultrasound? -
ANSWER-Cervical bruit in asymptomatic patients, serial
surveillance of known stenosis, vascular assessment in patients
with multiple risk factors, and stroke risk assessment.
What are the alternatives to duplex ultrasound for evaluating
carotid stenosis? - ANSWER-Magnetic resonance angiography
(MRA) and computed tomography angiography (CTA).
What is the preferred imaging method for patients unsuitable for
MRA? - ANSWER-Computed tomography angiography (CTA).
What are the three conditions under which carotid
revascularization is not recommended? - ANSWER-Narrowing of
the ipsilateral ICA by less than 50%, chronic total occlusion, and
severe disability from cerebral infarction.
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What lifestyle modifications are recommended for stroke
management? - ANSWER-Diet, exercise, smoking cessation, and
management of hypertension and diabetes.
What drug class is indicated to reduce the risk of cardiovascular
death in heart failure patients? - ANSWER-Selective SGLT2
inhibitors (e.g., empagliflozin, dapagliflozin).
What are GLP-1 receptor agonists approved for in patients with
type 2 diabetes? - ANSWER-To reduce the risk of major adverse
cardiovascular events.
What is coronary artery disease (CAD)? - ANSWER-A condition
where coronary arteries cannot supply enough blood to the heart
due to cholesterol deposits.
What is the treatment for coronary artery disease? - ANSWER-
Coronary angioplasty and stent placement.
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What are the ACC/AHA stages of heart failure? - ANSWER-Stage
A: High risk without symptoms; Stage B: Structural disease
without symptoms; Stage C: Structural disease with symptoms;
Stage D: Refractory heart failure.
What is the NYHA classification for heart failure Class I? -
ANSWER-No limitation of physical activity; asymptomatic during
regular activities.
What is the NYHA classification for heart failure Class II? -
ANSWER-Slight limitation of physical activity; symptoms occur
with ordinary activity.
What is the NYHA classification for heart failure Class III? -
ANSWER-Marked limitation of physical activity; symptoms occur
with less than ordinary activities.
What is the NYHA classification for heart failure Class IV? -
ANSWER-Unable to carry on any physical activity without
discomfort; symptoms at rest.
NSG 555 EXAM 2 NURSE PRACTITIONERS IN PRIMARY CARE
NEWEST PROCTORED LATEST 2025/2026 ACTUAL EXAM WITH
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100%
VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR
VERIFIED|| ||BRANDNEW!!!||
What are the indications for carotid duplex ultrasound? -
ANSWER-Cervical bruit in asymptomatic patients, serial
surveillance of known stenosis, vascular assessment in patients
with multiple risk factors, and stroke risk assessment.
What are the alternatives to duplex ultrasound for evaluating
carotid stenosis? - ANSWER-Magnetic resonance angiography
(MRA) and computed tomography angiography (CTA).
What is the preferred imaging method for patients unsuitable for
MRA? - ANSWER-Computed tomography angiography (CTA).
What are the three conditions under which carotid
revascularization is not recommended? - ANSWER-Narrowing of
the ipsilateral ICA by less than 50%, chronic total occlusion, and
severe disability from cerebral infarction.
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What lifestyle modifications are recommended for stroke
management? - ANSWER-Diet, exercise, smoking cessation, and
management of hypertension and diabetes.
What drug class is indicated to reduce the risk of cardiovascular
death in heart failure patients? - ANSWER-Selective SGLT2
inhibitors (e.g., empagliflozin, dapagliflozin).
What are GLP-1 receptor agonists approved for in patients with
type 2 diabetes? - ANSWER-To reduce the risk of major adverse
cardiovascular events.
What is coronary artery disease (CAD)? - ANSWER-A condition
where coronary arteries cannot supply enough blood to the heart
due to cholesterol deposits.
What is the treatment for coronary artery disease? - ANSWER-
Coronary angioplasty and stent placement.
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What are the ACC/AHA stages of heart failure? - ANSWER-Stage
A: High risk without symptoms; Stage B: Structural disease
without symptoms; Stage C: Structural disease with symptoms;
Stage D: Refractory heart failure.
What is the NYHA classification for heart failure Class I? -
ANSWER-No limitation of physical activity; asymptomatic during
regular activities.
What is the NYHA classification for heart failure Class II? -
ANSWER-Slight limitation of physical activity; symptoms occur
with ordinary activity.
What is the NYHA classification for heart failure Class III? -
ANSWER-Marked limitation of physical activity; symptoms occur
with less than ordinary activities.
What is the NYHA classification for heart failure Class IV? -
ANSWER-Unable to carry on any physical activity without
discomfort; symptoms at rest.
