FHEA Questions and Answers | Fall 2026 | 100% Correct
what should an NP suspect if patient started on ACE/ARB develops new increased creatinine
(>0.5-1) - Answer renal artery stenosis
what condition should NP suspect in patient with chronic low potassium - Answer primary
aldosteronism
most common electrolyte disturbances in CKD - Answer low sodium, high potassium
what side effects should be watched for in thiazide use - Answer postural hypotension
BUN Cr ratio >20
hyponatremia
at what eGFR should thiazide diuretic stopped because it is not effective - Answer <30
which beta blocker is ok to use in asthma/COPD - Answer metoprolol (not non-cardioselective
like propanolol/nadolol)
examples of alpha-beta adrenergic antagonist - Answer carvedilol, labetalol (blocks b1, b2,
alpha 1)
major side effect of calcium channel blocker - Answer ankle edema d/t venous dilation
which antihypertensive meds have modest negative inotropic properties - Answer CCB
Common SE of spironolactone - Answer Gynecomastia and hyperkalemia, lower libido, ED
what should an NP suspect if patient started on ACE/ARB develops new increased creatinine
(>0.5-1) - Answer renal artery stenosis
what condition should NP suspect in patient with chronic low potassium - Answer primary
aldosteronism
most common electrolyte disturbances in CKD - Answer low sodium, high potassium
what side effects should be watched for in thiazide use - Answer postural hypotension
BUN Cr ratio >20
hyponatremia
at what eGFR should thiazide diuretic stopped because it is not effective - Answer <30
which beta blocker is ok to use in asthma/COPD - Answer metoprolol (not non-cardioselective
like propanolol/nadolol)
examples of alpha-beta adrenergic antagonist - Answer carvedilol, labetalol (blocks b1, b2,
alpha 1)
major side effect of calcium channel blocker - Answer ankle edema d/t venous dilation
which antihypertensive meds have modest negative inotropic properties - Answer CCB
Common SE of spironolactone - Answer Gynecomastia and hyperkalemia, lower libido, ED
