Barkley 3P 2026 | EXAM QUESTIONS
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Aortic regurgitation -CORRECTANSWER A soft, high pitched, blowing diastolic
decrescendo murmur best heard at the 3rd left interspace at base, initiated with S2 and
heard when the patient sits up and leans forward.
Mitral stenosis -CORRECTANSWER A low pitched diastolic rumble that does not
radiate, best heard at the apex when in the left lateral position.
Aortic stenosis -CORRECTANSWER A loud, harsh murmur occurring midsystole,
radiating down the side of the neck and down to the apex.
Mitral regurgitation -CORRECTANSWER A loud blowing murmur heard at the apex that
is pansystolic.
Osteoporosis -CORRECTANSWER The most common metabolic bone disease
characterized by chronic, progressive, systemic low bone mass and deterioration of
bone tissue, leading to increased skeletal fragility and deformity.
,Bone deformity -CORRECTANSWER The most common clinical manifestation of
osteoporosis.
Phosphodiesterase inhibitor -CORRECTANSWER A class of medications used to treat
erectile dysfunction.
Tadalafil (Cialis) -CORRECTANSWER May be used at a dose of 2.5 mg daily if sexual
activity will take place two or more times per week.
Vardenafil (Levitra) -CORRECTANSWER 5 mg may be taken with a high-fat meal four
hours before sexual activity.
Sildenafil (Viagra) -CORRECTANSWER 50 mg may be taken one hour before sexual
activity as long as the patient has a resting blood pressure below 170/110 mm Hg.
Avanafil (Stendra) -CORRECTANSWER Recommended at 50 mg for all patients, and
may be taken 30 minutes before sexual activity.
Virchow's Triad -CORRECTANSWER A method of describing the three main factors
that lead to thrombosis: hypercoagulability, damage to endothelial cells, and turbulent
blood flow.
,Hypercoagulability -CORRECTANSWER A condition that leads to clotting, including
malignancy, trauma, sepsis, and thrombophilia.
Endothelial cell damage -CORRECTANSWER Part of Virchow's triad that causes blood
to clot by promoting platelet adherence to the wall of the vessels.
Turbulent blood flow -CORRECTANSWER A component of circulatory stasis in
Virchow's triad, which can be caused by atrial fibrillation, venous obstruction, and
ventricular dysfunction.
Kidney stones -CORRECTANSWER A condition that may present with hypercalcemia
and mental confusion.
Cushing Syndrome -CORRECTANSWER A condition that may be evaluated in patients
with kidney stones, hypercalcemia, and mental confusion.
Pathologic fracture -CORRECTANSWER A fracture that occurs due to weakened bone
structure, commonly associated with osteoporosis.
Fat embolism -CORRECTANSWER A condition that is not common in osteoporosis,
resulting from fat obstruction due to injury or trauma.
, Bone pain -CORRECTANSWER A potential symptom of osteoporosis, but not the most
common clinical manifestation.
Sympathetic tone -CORRECTANSWER Not part of Virchow's triad and does not affect
blood clotting.
Vascular wall injury -CORRECTANSWER The second aspect of Virchow's triad, which
promotes blood clotting.
Circulatory stasis -CORRECTANSWER The third component of Virchow's triad, which
can lead to thrombosis.
Mental confusion -CORRECTANSWER A symptom that may accompany
hypercalcemia in patients with kidney stones.
Hypercalcemia -CORRECTANSWER An elevated level of calcium in the blood, often
associated with kidney stones.
Conn's Syndrome -CORRECTANSWER A condition characterized by excessive
production of aldosterone, leading to hypertension and electrolyte imbalances.
AND WELL DETAILED ANSWERS||
GRADED A+ 100% CORRECT|| LATEST
UPDATE 2026
Aortic regurgitation -CORRECTANSWER A soft, high pitched, blowing diastolic
decrescendo murmur best heard at the 3rd left interspace at base, initiated with S2 and
heard when the patient sits up and leans forward.
Mitral stenosis -CORRECTANSWER A low pitched diastolic rumble that does not
radiate, best heard at the apex when in the left lateral position.
Aortic stenosis -CORRECTANSWER A loud, harsh murmur occurring midsystole,
radiating down the side of the neck and down to the apex.
Mitral regurgitation -CORRECTANSWER A loud blowing murmur heard at the apex that
is pansystolic.
Osteoporosis -CORRECTANSWER The most common metabolic bone disease
characterized by chronic, progressive, systemic low bone mass and deterioration of
bone tissue, leading to increased skeletal fragility and deformity.
,Bone deformity -CORRECTANSWER The most common clinical manifestation of
osteoporosis.
Phosphodiesterase inhibitor -CORRECTANSWER A class of medications used to treat
erectile dysfunction.
Tadalafil (Cialis) -CORRECTANSWER May be used at a dose of 2.5 mg daily if sexual
activity will take place two or more times per week.
Vardenafil (Levitra) -CORRECTANSWER 5 mg may be taken with a high-fat meal four
hours before sexual activity.
Sildenafil (Viagra) -CORRECTANSWER 50 mg may be taken one hour before sexual
activity as long as the patient has a resting blood pressure below 170/110 mm Hg.
Avanafil (Stendra) -CORRECTANSWER Recommended at 50 mg for all patients, and
may be taken 30 minutes before sexual activity.
Virchow's Triad -CORRECTANSWER A method of describing the three main factors
that lead to thrombosis: hypercoagulability, damage to endothelial cells, and turbulent
blood flow.
,Hypercoagulability -CORRECTANSWER A condition that leads to clotting, including
malignancy, trauma, sepsis, and thrombophilia.
Endothelial cell damage -CORRECTANSWER Part of Virchow's triad that causes blood
to clot by promoting platelet adherence to the wall of the vessels.
Turbulent blood flow -CORRECTANSWER A component of circulatory stasis in
Virchow's triad, which can be caused by atrial fibrillation, venous obstruction, and
ventricular dysfunction.
Kidney stones -CORRECTANSWER A condition that may present with hypercalcemia
and mental confusion.
Cushing Syndrome -CORRECTANSWER A condition that may be evaluated in patients
with kidney stones, hypercalcemia, and mental confusion.
Pathologic fracture -CORRECTANSWER A fracture that occurs due to weakened bone
structure, commonly associated with osteoporosis.
Fat embolism -CORRECTANSWER A condition that is not common in osteoporosis,
resulting from fat obstruction due to injury or trauma.
, Bone pain -CORRECTANSWER A potential symptom of osteoporosis, but not the most
common clinical manifestation.
Sympathetic tone -CORRECTANSWER Not part of Virchow's triad and does not affect
blood clotting.
Vascular wall injury -CORRECTANSWER The second aspect of Virchow's triad, which
promotes blood clotting.
Circulatory stasis -CORRECTANSWER The third component of Virchow's triad, which
can lead to thrombosis.
Mental confusion -CORRECTANSWER A symptom that may accompany
hypercalcemia in patients with kidney stones.
Hypercalcemia -CORRECTANSWER An elevated level of calcium in the blood, often
associated with kidney stones.
Conn's Syndrome -CORRECTANSWER A condition characterized by excessive
production of aldosterone, leading to hypertension and electrolyte imbalances.
