NR603 Week 3 Quiz Each Elaborations

NR603: Week 3 Quiz Question 1 5 / 5 pts An 82 year old obese female patient presents to the clinic complaining of gradually increasing shortness of breath, weight gain of 4 pounds in the last week and atrial fibrillation on EKG. The most likely cause of her symptoms is: Right sided heart failure (Diastolic Dysfunction) Question 2 5 / 5 pts Which of the following drugs does the 8th Joint National Committee (JNC 8) 2014 Evidence Based Guidelines for the Management of High Blood Pressure in Adults recommend for the initial treatment for Caucasian males with microalbuminuria? Correct! Angiotensin-converting enzymes (ACE inhibitors) Question 3 5 / 5 pts You are reviewing the labs of a 50 year female patient who presented to you for a physical exam. You note, upon review of her lab, that her triglycerides are 670. Triglyceride levels over 500mg/dl raise an immediate concern for which of the following disorders: Correct! Acute pancreatitis Question 4 5 / 5 pts This hypertension drug is the first choice for diabetic and renal failure patients. Correct! ACE inhibitors Question 5 5 / 5 pts A 52 year old caucasian male with a past medical history of COPD comes in for follow up of his Stage 2 HTN. Hydrochlorothiazide is at the maximum dose and a new medication needs to be added. Which medication would be the best second line therapy? Correct! An Ace Inhibitor such as Lisinopril