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100+ QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
APEA-STYLE NP EXAM (100 QUESTIONS + ANSWERS)
📘 SECTION 1: CARDIOLOGY (Q1–20)
1. First-line treatment for hypertension in a diabetic patient:
A. Beta-blocker
B. ACE inhibitor
C. Loop diuretic
D. Calcium supplement
✅ Answer: B
➡️ Rationale: ACE inhibitors protect renal function in diabetes.
, 2. Classic symptom of left-sided heart failure:
A. Edema
B. Ascites
C. Dyspnea
D. JVD
✅ Answer: C
3. Drug of choice for acute MI:
A. Ibuprofen
B. Morphine
C. Nitroglycerin
D. Acetaminophen
✅ Answer: C
4. Atrial fibrillation increases risk of:
A. Stroke
B. Pneumonia
C. Asthma
D. Diabetes
✅ Answer: A