Kennedy-Malone Ch. 8 Advanced Practice Nursing in the care of the older adult
Questions with Answers
In mitral stenosis, p waves may suggest:
A. Left atrial enlargement
B. Right atrial enlargement
C. Left ventricle enlargement
D. Right ventricle enlargement - correct answersA. Left atrial enlargement
Aortic regurgitation requires medical treatment for early signs of CHF with:
A. Beta blockers
B. ACE inhibitors
C. Surgery
D. Hospitalization - correct answersB. ACE inhibitors
A key symptom of ischemic heart disease is chest pain. However, angina equivalents may include
exertional dyspnea. Angina equivalents are important because:
A. Women with ischemic heart disease many times do not present with chest pain
B. Some patients may have no symptoms or atypical symptoms. Diagnosis may only be made at the time
of an actual myocardial infarction
C. Elderly patients have the most severe symptoms
D. A & B only - correct answersD. A & B only
The best evidence rating drugs to consider in a post myocardial infarction patient include:
A. ASA, ACE/ARB, beta-blocker, aldosterone blockade
B. Ace, ARB, Calcium channel blocker, ASA
C. Long-acting nitrates, warfarin, ACE, and ARB
D. ASA, clopidogrel, nitrates - correct answersA. ASA, ACE/ARB, beta-blocker, aldosterone blockade
A 55-year-old post-menopausal woman with a history of hypertension complains of jaw pain on heavy
exertion. There were no complaints of chest pain. Her ECG indicates normal sinus rhythm without ST
segment abnormalities. Your plan may include:
Questions with Answers
In mitral stenosis, p waves may suggest:
A. Left atrial enlargement
B. Right atrial enlargement
C. Left ventricle enlargement
D. Right ventricle enlargement - correct answersA. Left atrial enlargement
Aortic regurgitation requires medical treatment for early signs of CHF with:
A. Beta blockers
B. ACE inhibitors
C. Surgery
D. Hospitalization - correct answersB. ACE inhibitors
A key symptom of ischemic heart disease is chest pain. However, angina equivalents may include
exertional dyspnea. Angina equivalents are important because:
A. Women with ischemic heart disease many times do not present with chest pain
B. Some patients may have no symptoms or atypical symptoms. Diagnosis may only be made at the time
of an actual myocardial infarction
C. Elderly patients have the most severe symptoms
D. A & B only - correct answersD. A & B only
The best evidence rating drugs to consider in a post myocardial infarction patient include:
A. ASA, ACE/ARB, beta-blocker, aldosterone blockade
B. Ace, ARB, Calcium channel blocker, ASA
C. Long-acting nitrates, warfarin, ACE, and ARB
D. ASA, clopidogrel, nitrates - correct answersA. ASA, ACE/ARB, beta-blocker, aldosterone blockade
A 55-year-old post-menopausal woman with a history of hypertension complains of jaw pain on heavy
exertion. There were no complaints of chest pain. Her ECG indicates normal sinus rhythm without ST
segment abnormalities. Your plan may include:
