NURS 620 Exam 2 Questions and
Answers Graded A+
Which group would most benefit from statins?
a. Those with a low density lipoprotein-cholesterol greater than 100 mg/dL
b. Individuals with clinical arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease
c. Individuals with a 10-year risk greater than 10%
d. Individuals of all ages with diabetes mellitus (DM) - Correct answer-B
Sandra has palpitations that occur with muscle twitching, paresthesia, and fatigue.
What specific diagnostic test might help determine the cause?
a. Serum calcium
b. Electrocardiogram (ECG)
c. Thyroid-stimulating hormone test
d. Complete blood cell count - Correct answer-A
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,If chest pain can be alleviated with time, analgesics, and heat applications, what
might the differential diagnosis be?
a. Peptic ulcer
b. Hiatal hernia
c. Costochondritis
d. Pericarditis - Correct answer-C
A blood pressure (BP) of 150/90 is considered:
a. Stage 2 hypertension
b. Hypertensive
c. Normal in healthy older adults
d. Acceptable if the patient has DM - Correct answer-C
Lifestyle modifications to manage hypertension (HTN) include:
a. Maintaining a body mass index of 17
b. Restricting dietary sodium to 2 grams per day
c. Engaging in exercise or physical activity for 90 minutes a day
d. Limiting beer intake to 24 ounces per day - Correct answer-D
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, Mary has hypertension and previously had a stroke. Which hypertensive drug
would you order for her?
a. Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor
b. Calcium channel blocker
c. Angiotensin II receptor blocker
d. Beta blocker - Correct answer-A
Which high-density lipoprotein (HDL) level is considered cardioprotective?
a. Greater than 30
b. Greater than 40
c. Greater than 50
d. Greater than 60 - Correct answer-D
You are assessing Sigred for metabolic syndrome. Which of her parameters is
indicative of this syndrome?
a. Her waist is 36 inches.
b. Her triglyceride level is 140 mg/dL.
c. Her BP is 128/84.
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Answers Graded A+
Which group would most benefit from statins?
a. Those with a low density lipoprotein-cholesterol greater than 100 mg/dL
b. Individuals with clinical arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease
c. Individuals with a 10-year risk greater than 10%
d. Individuals of all ages with diabetes mellitus (DM) - Correct answer-B
Sandra has palpitations that occur with muscle twitching, paresthesia, and fatigue.
What specific diagnostic test might help determine the cause?
a. Serum calcium
b. Electrocardiogram (ECG)
c. Thyroid-stimulating hormone test
d. Complete blood cell count - Correct answer-A
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,If chest pain can be alleviated with time, analgesics, and heat applications, what
might the differential diagnosis be?
a. Peptic ulcer
b. Hiatal hernia
c. Costochondritis
d. Pericarditis - Correct answer-C
A blood pressure (BP) of 150/90 is considered:
a. Stage 2 hypertension
b. Hypertensive
c. Normal in healthy older adults
d. Acceptable if the patient has DM - Correct answer-C
Lifestyle modifications to manage hypertension (HTN) include:
a. Maintaining a body mass index of 17
b. Restricting dietary sodium to 2 grams per day
c. Engaging in exercise or physical activity for 90 minutes a day
d. Limiting beer intake to 24 ounces per day - Correct answer-D
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, Mary has hypertension and previously had a stroke. Which hypertensive drug
would you order for her?
a. Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor
b. Calcium channel blocker
c. Angiotensin II receptor blocker
d. Beta blocker - Correct answer-A
Which high-density lipoprotein (HDL) level is considered cardioprotective?
a. Greater than 30
b. Greater than 40
c. Greater than 50
d. Greater than 60 - Correct answer-D
You are assessing Sigred for metabolic syndrome. Which of her parameters is
indicative of this syndrome?
a. Her waist is 36 inches.
b. Her triglyceride level is 140 mg/dL.
c. Her BP is 128/84.
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