AMLS PRETEST COMPREHENSIVE SCRIPT 2026
FULL STUDY GUIDE COMPLETE RESPONSES
◉ During compensatory shock, the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone
system is activated to cause a/an: Answer: Increase in preload,
afterload and re-absorption of sodium
-Chapter 4
◉ A 42 year old patient with a history of rheumatoid arthritis is
taking glucocorticoids. Over the past two weeks, she complains of
chronic fatigue, weakness, and loss of appetite with weight loss. Lab
results indicate hyponatremia and hyperkalemia. What underlying
diagnosis is suspected? Answer: Adrenal insufficiency
-Chapter 6
◉ Which condition should the healthcare provider consider to
usually be a non-emergent, non-life threatening illness? Answer:
Thoracic outlet syndrome
-Chapter 5
◉ Healthcare providers should use extreme caution with
nitroglycerin when ST elevation is present in which ECG leads?
Answer: II, III, aVF
-Chapter 5
, ◉ Which is a high-risk factor for intracerebral hemorrhage? Answer:
Cocaine drug abuse
-Chapter 2
◉ What is the initial treatment for a patient experiencing
Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Nonketotic Syndrome (HHNS)?
Answer: Crystalloid IV fluid resuscitation
-Chapter 6
◉ What condition is most likely to cause respiratory acidosis?
Answer: Narcotic overdose
-Chapter 6
◉ What is the most effective treatment for an unconscious patient in
respiratory acidosis? Answer: Assisted bag-mask ventilation
-Chapter 6
◉ An autoimmune disease which produces antibodies that mimic
the role of TSH and cause an increase in thyroid hormones is:
Answer: Grave's disease
-Chapter 6
FULL STUDY GUIDE COMPLETE RESPONSES
◉ During compensatory shock, the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone
system is activated to cause a/an: Answer: Increase in preload,
afterload and re-absorption of sodium
-Chapter 4
◉ A 42 year old patient with a history of rheumatoid arthritis is
taking glucocorticoids. Over the past two weeks, she complains of
chronic fatigue, weakness, and loss of appetite with weight loss. Lab
results indicate hyponatremia and hyperkalemia. What underlying
diagnosis is suspected? Answer: Adrenal insufficiency
-Chapter 6
◉ Which condition should the healthcare provider consider to
usually be a non-emergent, non-life threatening illness? Answer:
Thoracic outlet syndrome
-Chapter 5
◉ Healthcare providers should use extreme caution with
nitroglycerin when ST elevation is present in which ECG leads?
Answer: II, III, aVF
-Chapter 5
, ◉ Which is a high-risk factor for intracerebral hemorrhage? Answer:
Cocaine drug abuse
-Chapter 2
◉ What is the initial treatment for a patient experiencing
Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Nonketotic Syndrome (HHNS)?
Answer: Crystalloid IV fluid resuscitation
-Chapter 6
◉ What condition is most likely to cause respiratory acidosis?
Answer: Narcotic overdose
-Chapter 6
◉ What is the most effective treatment for an unconscious patient in
respiratory acidosis? Answer: Assisted bag-mask ventilation
-Chapter 6
◉ An autoimmune disease which produces antibodies that mimic
the role of TSH and cause an increase in thyroid hormones is:
Answer: Grave's disease
-Chapter 6
