Why are the carotid arteries assessed for bruit?
a. It is indicative of generalized atherosclerosis.
b. To listen for a pulse
c. To assess heart rhythm
d. To determine risk of stroke
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a. It is indicative of generalized atherosclerosis.
A 58 year old male presents to the clinic with a several year history of uncontrolled
hypertension. You perform your physical assessment. Which group of physical
findings is commonly seen in target organ change in uncontrolled hypertension?
a. Retinopathy, nephropathy, and peripheral neuropathy
b. Bruising earily, nausea, ascites
c. Nausea and vomiting, muscle cramps and twitching, mental dullness
d. AV nicking, bibasalar crackles, and hepatomegaly
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d. AV nicking, bibasalar crackles, and hepatomegaly
An 80-year-old female who is otherwise well has the following blood pressure
readings. 178/70 How should she be managed pharmacologically?
a. Thiazide diuretic
b. ACE inhibitor
c. Calcium channel blocker
d. Angiotensin receptor blocker
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c. Calcium channel blocker
An older adult who has hypertension also has osteoporosis. Which antihypertensive
agent would have the secondary effect of improving her osteoporosis?
a. ACEIs
b. Beta blockers
c. Calcium channel blockers
d. Thiazide diuretics
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d. Thiazide diuretics
The leading cause of death for women in the United States is:
a. breast cancer.
b. heart disease.
a. It is indicative of generalized atherosclerosis.
b. To listen for a pulse
c. To assess heart rhythm
d. To determine risk of stroke
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a. It is indicative of generalized atherosclerosis.
A 58 year old male presents to the clinic with a several year history of uncontrolled
hypertension. You perform your physical assessment. Which group of physical
findings is commonly seen in target organ change in uncontrolled hypertension?
a. Retinopathy, nephropathy, and peripheral neuropathy
b. Bruising earily, nausea, ascites
c. Nausea and vomiting, muscle cramps and twitching, mental dullness
d. AV nicking, bibasalar crackles, and hepatomegaly
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d. AV nicking, bibasalar crackles, and hepatomegaly
An 80-year-old female who is otherwise well has the following blood pressure
readings. 178/70 How should she be managed pharmacologically?
a. Thiazide diuretic
b. ACE inhibitor
c. Calcium channel blocker
d. Angiotensin receptor blocker
Give this one a try later!
c. Calcium channel blocker
An older adult who has hypertension also has osteoporosis. Which antihypertensive
agent would have the secondary effect of improving her osteoporosis?
a. ACEIs
b. Beta blockers
c. Calcium channel blockers
d. Thiazide diuretics
Give this one a try later!
d. Thiazide diuretics
The leading cause of death for women in the United States is:
a. breast cancer.
b. heart disease.
