-NR 603 APEA.. 2026 EXAM
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CORRECT ANSWERS
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A major difference between varicose veins and arteriosclerosis - CORRECT ANSWER-
Arteriosclerosis affects the arteries and is more common in men after age 70 years.
Varicose veins affect the veins. and is more common in women.
A pt had poorly controlled hypertension for more than 10 years Where would the PMI point of
maximal impulse be - CORRECT ANSWER-Correct 5th ICS left of MCL-This is because of certain
diseases like heart failure or cardiomyopathy or hypertension can displace the apical impulse to
the left laterally.
The normal PMI is at 5th intercostal space midclavicular.
43 yr old male has audible murmur best heard in the mitral listening point. There is not audible
click. His status has been monitored for the past 2 years. The murmur is probably heard: -
CORRECT ANSWER-Correct- Mitral Stenosis because it produces only diastolic murmur listed
- Mitral Prolapse is a systolic murmur with a mid to late systolic click
- Acute Mitral Regurgitation- usually develops after rupture of the chordae tendineae, rupture
papillary muscle after an MI or secondary to bacterial endocarditis. This pt would abruptly
deteriate.
, Pt with diabetes present with pain in his lower legs when he walks and pain resolution with rest.
When asked about pain in his lower leg he like with will report pain - CORRECT ANSWER-He will
have pain in the CALF muscle. This is symptoms of ARTERIOSCLEROSIS- symptoms are
intermittent claudication.
A pt with hypertension described a previous allergic reaction to sulfa antibiotics as sloughing of
skin and hospitalized. Which medication is contraindicated in this pt. - CORRECT ANSWER-
Hydrochlorothiazide- has a sulfonamide ring which makes anyone allergic to sulfa drugs should
not take this medication
A 75 yr old pt who has aortic stenosis wantes to know what symtoms indicate worsening of his
stenosis - CORRECT ANSWER-Correct Answer Shortness of breath and syncope
- Three most common symptoms associated with aortic stenosis are Angina, Syncope and Heart
Failure evidence by dyspnea
74 yr old pt has peripheral artery disease. Which item listed below is a important nonmodifiable
risk factor for PAD - CORRECT ANSWER-Diabetes- is a typical nonmodifiable risk factors.
The modifiable risks factors are things like hyperlipidemia, cigarette smoking, and hypertension.
Benzopril should be disconnected if - CORRECT ANSWER-Correct answer- Pregnancy occurs
ACE INHIBITORS- Is contraindicated during pregnancy because of te teratogenic effecs on the
renal system.
Ace inhibitors increase and not decreases K levels.
which choice is charateristics with a pt with aortic regurgitation - CORRECT ANSWER-Pt will
have long asymtpmatic period with slowing of activities then have SOB with rest and eventually
sob at rest.
CLassic symptoms of DVT is - CORRECT ANSWER-swelling, pain and discoloration from impaired
blood flow
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+ LATEST UPDATE
100% GUARANTEED PASS
A major difference between varicose veins and arteriosclerosis - CORRECT ANSWER-
Arteriosclerosis affects the arteries and is more common in men after age 70 years.
Varicose veins affect the veins. and is more common in women.
A pt had poorly controlled hypertension for more than 10 years Where would the PMI point of
maximal impulse be - CORRECT ANSWER-Correct 5th ICS left of MCL-This is because of certain
diseases like heart failure or cardiomyopathy or hypertension can displace the apical impulse to
the left laterally.
The normal PMI is at 5th intercostal space midclavicular.
43 yr old male has audible murmur best heard in the mitral listening point. There is not audible
click. His status has been monitored for the past 2 years. The murmur is probably heard: -
CORRECT ANSWER-Correct- Mitral Stenosis because it produces only diastolic murmur listed
- Mitral Prolapse is a systolic murmur with a mid to late systolic click
- Acute Mitral Regurgitation- usually develops after rupture of the chordae tendineae, rupture
papillary muscle after an MI or secondary to bacterial endocarditis. This pt would abruptly
deteriate.
, Pt with diabetes present with pain in his lower legs when he walks and pain resolution with rest.
When asked about pain in his lower leg he like with will report pain - CORRECT ANSWER-He will
have pain in the CALF muscle. This is symptoms of ARTERIOSCLEROSIS- symptoms are
intermittent claudication.
A pt with hypertension described a previous allergic reaction to sulfa antibiotics as sloughing of
skin and hospitalized. Which medication is contraindicated in this pt. - CORRECT ANSWER-
Hydrochlorothiazide- has a sulfonamide ring which makes anyone allergic to sulfa drugs should
not take this medication
A 75 yr old pt who has aortic stenosis wantes to know what symtoms indicate worsening of his
stenosis - CORRECT ANSWER-Correct Answer Shortness of breath and syncope
- Three most common symptoms associated with aortic stenosis are Angina, Syncope and Heart
Failure evidence by dyspnea
74 yr old pt has peripheral artery disease. Which item listed below is a important nonmodifiable
risk factor for PAD - CORRECT ANSWER-Diabetes- is a typical nonmodifiable risk factors.
The modifiable risks factors are things like hyperlipidemia, cigarette smoking, and hypertension.
Benzopril should be disconnected if - CORRECT ANSWER-Correct answer- Pregnancy occurs
ACE INHIBITORS- Is contraindicated during pregnancy because of te teratogenic effecs on the
renal system.
Ace inhibitors increase and not decreases K levels.
which choice is charateristics with a pt with aortic regurgitation - CORRECT ANSWER-Pt will
have long asymtpmatic period with slowing of activities then have SOB with rest and eventually
sob at rest.
CLassic symptoms of DVT is - CORRECT ANSWER-swelling, pain and discoloration from impaired
blood flow
