Data from the Framingham Heart study suggests that individuals who are normotensive at 55 years of age have how much lifetime risk of developing
... [Show More] hypertension?
A. 65%
B 75%
C. 80%
D. 90%
D. 90%
Mary has hypertension and previously had a stroke. Which hypertensive drug would you order for her?
A. Chlorthalidone
B. Metoprolol
C. Amlodipine
D. Losartan
A. Chlorthalidine
A delta wave on an ECG may be present in which condition?
A. Prinzmetal's Angina
B. Bundle Branch Block
C. Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome
D. Aortic Stenosis
C. Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome
Samuel is going to the dentist for some work and must take endocarditis prophylaxis because of his history of:
A. Severe Asthma
B. A common valvular lesion
C. Severe hypertension
D. Prosthetic heart valve
D. Prosthetic heart valve
There are 4 stages of heart failure classified as A to D, that describe the evolution and progression of disease. In which stage are patients hospitalized or treated with specialized interventions or hospice care for refractory symptoms of heart failure despite medical treatment?
A. Stage A
B. Stage B
C. Stage C
D. Stage D
D. Stage D
Which of the following is abundant in the heart and rapidly rises in the bloodstream in the presence of heart failure, making it a good diagnostic test?
A. Brain Natriuretic Peptide
B. C-Reactive Protein
C. Serum Albumin
D. Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
A. Brain Natriuretic Peptide
If a pulmonary embolus is suspected, which testing should be performed?
A. Ultrasound
B. MRI
C. V/Q Scan
D. D-Dimer
A. V/Q Scan
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
A. High Dose Diuretics
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
A. Kelly, a 25-year-old female with an allergy to bee stings
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
D. Coronary Artery Disease associated with heart failure
What does digitalis compete with at binding sites on the cell membrane?
A. Magnesium
B. Potassium
C. Sodium
D. Calcium
B. Potassium
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
C. Frog 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.
B. Blank Stare
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
C. 25 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
C. Diamox
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."
A. "Most patients have complete recovery in 3-6 months"
About 90% of all headaches are:
A. Tension
B. Migraine
C. Cluster
D. Without pathological cause
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
B. Natalizumab
A score of 12 to 24 on this test indicates intermediate Alzheimer's:
A. SLUMS
B. MoCA
C. FAST
D. MMSE
D. MMSE
IV thrombolytic therapy following an ischemic CVA should be given within how many hours of symptom onset?
A. 1 hour
B. 3 hours
C. 6 hours
D. 12 Hours
B. 3 Hours
Which of the following should be started promptly if viral encephalitis is suspected?
A. Oral amoxicillin
B. IV acyclovir
C. IV ampicillin
D. Oral acyclovir
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