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A common side effect of thiazide diuretics is: erectile dysfunction Mrs. Brandy is having contrast dye nest week for a heart catheterization. What drug does NOT need to be stopped prior to her catheterization? Losartan Pharmacologic treatment for children who have hypertension should be initiated for: Diabetics with hypertension A 75-year-old patient with longstanding hypertension takes an ACE inhibitor and a thiazide daily. He has developed dyspnea on exertion
and peripheral edema over the past several days. This probably indicates: Development of heart failure Which class of medication is frequently used to improve long-term outcomes in patients with systolic dysfunction ACE inhibitors The usual clinical course of mitral valve prolapse is benign A characteristic of an ACE inhibitor induced cough is that it: usually begins within 2 weeks of starting therapy Warfarin treatment is greatly influenced by a patient's food and medication intake. Which group listed can potentially decrease INR in an outpatient who takes warfarin Sucralfate and cholestyramine
Which medication listed below could potentially exacerbate heart failure in a susceptible patient Metoprolol Mr. Brown a 45-year old African American male has the following lab values. What should the NP do next: LDL 180 HDL 37 Cholesterol 250 Triglycerides 140 A thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) level According to the national heart, lung and blood institute, which characteristic listed below is a coronary heard disease risk equivalent; that is, which risk factor places the patient at a CHD risk similar to a history of CHD Diabetes mellitus
An otherwise healthy two-year-old presents with a heart rate that varies with inspiration and expiration. Which statement is true This is a normal exam A medication that may produce exercise intolerance in a patient who has hypertension is: metoprolol We have an expert-written solution to this problem! Three of the following medications warrant monitoring of potassium levels. Which one does NOT Amlodipine A patient will be screened for hyperlipidemia via a serum specimen. He should be told: to fast for 12-14 hours A patient is taking an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) should avoid potassium supplements
The most common indicator of end-organ damage in adolescents with hypertension is left ventricular hypertrophy We have an expert-written solution to this problem! At what age should initial blood pressure screening take place 3 years old The diagnosis of mitral valve prolapse can be confirmed by echocardiography A 75-year-old has isolated systolic hypertension. She started on amlodipine 4 weeks ago. She states that since then, she has developed urinary incontinence. What is the NP's assessment it is probably related to amlodipine We have an expert-written solution to this problem!
A patient who had diabetes presents with pain in his lower legs when he walks and pain resolution with rest. When specifically asked about the pain in his lower leg, he likely will report pain: in the calf muscle We have an expert-written solution to this problem! Ramipril has been initiated at a low dose in a patient with heart failure. What is most important to monitor in about 1 week Potassium level What choice below would be beneficial to a 76-year-old who takes daily oral steroids for COPD and now takes a daily aspirin for primary prevention of myocardial infarction Daily PPI The diagnosis of mitral valve prolapse can be confirmed by Which antibiotic should be used with caution if an older patient has cardiac conduction issues
We have an expert-written solution to this problem! How often should bp be measured in a child who is 3 years old It should be measured annually Which patient could be expected to have the highest systolic blood pressure A 75 year old male Which infant feeding behavior is least likely related to CHD Infants that burp frequently when feeding How often should lipids be screened in patients who are 65 years and older if they have lipid disorders or cv risk factors annually A patient taking an ARB should avoid potassium supplements
A patient with aortic stenosis has been asymptomatic for decades. On routine exam, he states that he has had some dizziness associated with activity but no chest pain or SOB. The best course of action for the NP is to Refer to cardiology Classic symptoms of DVT include swelling, pain, and discoloration in lower extremity A child's resting heart rate is expected to be between 60-100 beats per minute once he reaches 10 years We have an expert-written solution to this problem! Which test below is most cost-effective to screen for AAA Abdominal ultrasound
which of the following medications may have an unfavorable effect on a hypertensive patient's blood pressure naproxen The correlation between blood pressure and age greater than 60 years is that as age increases diastolic blood pressure decreases We have an expert-written solution to this problem! Which choice below characterizes a patient who has aortic regurgitation long asymptomatic period followed by exercise intolerance, then dyspnea at rest A 50 year old patient with hypertension has taken hydrochlorothiazide 25mg daily for the past 4 weeks. how should the NP proceed add a drug from another class to the daily 25mg hydrochlorothiazide
The np is caring for an independent 74 year old female who has ACS about 6 weeks ago. what medications should be part of her regimen unless there is a contraindication ACE, ASA, beta blocker, and statin We have an expert-written solution to this problem! Benazepril should be discontinued immediately if pregnancy occurs Older adults have a unique blood pressure pattern. Which blood pressure reading below reflects this pattern 160/ A patient with poorly controlled hypertension and history of MI 6 years ago presents today with mild sob. He takes quinapril, asa, metoprolol, and a statin daily. What symptom is NOT indicative of heart failure headache
A patient has had poorly controlled htn for more than 10 years. Indicate the most likely position of his point of maximal impulse 5th ics, left of mcl A patient taking candesartan for treatment of htn should avoid potassium supplements Which mitral disorder results from redundancy of the mitral valve's leaflets Mitral valve prolapse which medication could potentially exacerbate HF naproxen A patient who takes HCTZ 25 mg daily has complaints of muscle cramps. He probably has
hypokalemia In order to reduce lipid levels, statins are most beneficial when taken in conjunction with diet and exercise WHich laboratory abnormality may be observed in a patient who takes lisinopril increased potassium level Most hypertension in preadolescents and children is secondary hypertension Mrs. Jones is an 85 year old who has average bp of 170/70. Which agent would be a good starting medication to normalize her bp amlodipine
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