MN 566 Midterm Exam Questions With
All Correct Answers
/. if a pulmonary embolus is suspected, which testing should be performed?
A. Ultrasound
B. MRI
C. V/Q Scan
D. D-Dimer
/.Which of the following medications can cause hyperlipidemia?
A. High Dose Diuretics
B. Exercising 30 minutes every day
C. Hyperthyroidism
D. Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker
/.In which patient do premature ventricular contractions NOT need to be treated?
A. Kelly, a 25-year-old female with an allergy to bee stings
B. Mary, a 50-year-old female with a history of untreated anxiety
C. Randy, a 45-year old male with history of htn.
D. Bill, 65-year-old with history of angina
/.What is the most common form of heart disease in a patient with atrial fibrillation?
A. Hypertension
B. Rheumatic Heart Disease
C. Angina
D. Coronary Artery Disease with heart failure
/.What does digitalis compete with at binding sites on the cell membrane?
A. Magnesium
B. Potassium
C. Sodium
D. Calcium
/.Which of the following will help a provider determine whether a patient is experiencing
paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT) or ventricular tachycardia (VT)?
A. Obstructed P wave
B. Ability to calculate PR interval
C. Frog Sign
D. Chvostek's Sign
/.The hallmark of an absence seizure is:
, a. No activity at all.
b. A blank stare.
c. Urine is usually voided involuntarily.
d. The attack usually lasts several minutes.
/.Which of the following fits the classic description of a patient with multiple sclerosis?
A. Teenage Male
B. 65 year-old male
C. 25 year-old female
D. 60 year-old female
/.Sondra's peripheral vestibular disease causes dizziness and vertigo. Which of the
following medications will help decrease edema in the labyrinth of the ear?
A. Meclizine
B. Diphenhydramine
C. Diamox
D. Promethazine
/.Gabby, age 22, has Bell's Palsy on the right side of her face. Her mouth is distorted
and she is concerned about permanent paralysis and pain. What do you tell her?
A. "Most patients have complete recovery in 3-6 months"
B. "Unfortunately, you'll probably have a small amount of residual damage."
C. "Don't worry, I'll take care of everything."
D. "You may have a few more episodes over your lifetime, but no permanent damage." -
/.About 90% of all headaches are:
A. Tension
B. Migraine
C. Cluster
D. Without pathological cause
/.Julie has relapsing-remitting muscular sclerosis. She has not had a good response to
interferon. Which medication might help if given IV once a month?
A. Glatiramer Acetate
B. Natalizumab
C. Fingolimod
D. Glucocorticoids
/.A score of 12 to 24 on this test indicates intermediate Alzheimer's:
A. SLUMS
B. MoCA
C. FAST
D. MMSE
/.IV thrombolytic therapy following an ischemic CVA should be given within how many
hours of symptom onset?
All Correct Answers
/. if a pulmonary embolus is suspected, which testing should be performed?
A. Ultrasound
B. MRI
C. V/Q Scan
D. D-Dimer
/.Which of the following medications can cause hyperlipidemia?
A. High Dose Diuretics
B. Exercising 30 minutes every day
C. Hyperthyroidism
D. Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker
/.In which patient do premature ventricular contractions NOT need to be treated?
A. Kelly, a 25-year-old female with an allergy to bee stings
B. Mary, a 50-year-old female with a history of untreated anxiety
C. Randy, a 45-year old male with history of htn.
D. Bill, 65-year-old with history of angina
/.What is the most common form of heart disease in a patient with atrial fibrillation?
A. Hypertension
B. Rheumatic Heart Disease
C. Angina
D. Coronary Artery Disease with heart failure
/.What does digitalis compete with at binding sites on the cell membrane?
A. Magnesium
B. Potassium
C. Sodium
D. Calcium
/.Which of the following will help a provider determine whether a patient is experiencing
paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT) or ventricular tachycardia (VT)?
A. Obstructed P wave
B. Ability to calculate PR interval
C. Frog Sign
D. Chvostek's Sign
/.The hallmark of an absence seizure is:
, a. No activity at all.
b. A blank stare.
c. Urine is usually voided involuntarily.
d. The attack usually lasts several minutes.
/.Which of the following fits the classic description of a patient with multiple sclerosis?
A. Teenage Male
B. 65 year-old male
C. 25 year-old female
D. 60 year-old female
/.Sondra's peripheral vestibular disease causes dizziness and vertigo. Which of the
following medications will help decrease edema in the labyrinth of the ear?
A. Meclizine
B. Diphenhydramine
C. Diamox
D. Promethazine
/.Gabby, age 22, has Bell's Palsy on the right side of her face. Her mouth is distorted
and she is concerned about permanent paralysis and pain. What do you tell her?
A. "Most patients have complete recovery in 3-6 months"
B. "Unfortunately, you'll probably have a small amount of residual damage."
C. "Don't worry, I'll take care of everything."
D. "You may have a few more episodes over your lifetime, but no permanent damage." -
/.About 90% of all headaches are:
A. Tension
B. Migraine
C. Cluster
D. Without pathological cause
/.Julie has relapsing-remitting muscular sclerosis. She has not had a good response to
interferon. Which medication might help if given IV once a month?
A. Glatiramer Acetate
B. Natalizumab
C. Fingolimod
D. Glucocorticoids
/.A score of 12 to 24 on this test indicates intermediate Alzheimer's:
A. SLUMS
B. MoCA
C. FAST
D. MMSE
/.IV thrombolytic therapy following an ischemic CVA should be given within how many
hours of symptom onset?
