Barkley 3P Exam PREP Exam 400 Questions with
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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. - correct answer -Aortic
regurgitation
A low pitched diastolic rumble that does not radiate, best heard at the apex when in the left lateral
position. - correct answer -Mitral stenosis
A loud, harsh murmur occurring midsystole, radiating down the side of the neck and down to the apex. -
correct answer -Aortic stenosis
A loud blowing murmur heard at the apex that is pansystolic. - correct answer -Mitral regurgitation
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. - correct
answer -Osteoporosis
The most common clinical manifestation of osteoporosis. - correct answer -Bone deformity
A class of medications used to treat erectile dysfunction. - correct answer -Phosphodiesterase inhibitor
May be used at a dose of 2.5 mg daily if sexual activity will take place two or more times per week. -
correct answer -Tadalafil (Cialis)
5 mg may be taken with a high-fat meal four hours before sexual activity. - correct answer -Vardenafil
(Levitra)
,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. - correct answer -Sildenafil (Viagra)
Recommended at 50 mg for all patients, and may be taken 30 minutes before sexual activity. - correct
answer -Avanafil (Stendra)
A method of describing the three main factors that lead to thrombosis: hypercoagulability, damage to
endothelial cells, and turbulent blood flow. - correct answer -Virchow's Triad
A condition that leads to clotting, including malignancy, trauma, sepsis, and thrombophilia. - correct
answer -Hypercoagulability
Part of Virchow's triad that causes blood to clot by promoting platelet adherence to the wall of the
vessels. - correct answer -Endothelial cell damage
A component of circulatory stasis in Virchow's triad, which can be caused by atrial fibrillation, venous
obstruction, and ventricular dysfunction. - correct answer -Turbulent blood flow
A condition that may present with hypercalcemia and mental confusion. - correct answer -Kidney
stones
A condition that may be evaluated in patients with kidney stones, hypercalcemia, and mental confusion.
- correct answer -Cushing Syndrome
A fracture that occurs due to weakened bone structure, commonly associated with osteoporosis. -
correct answer -Pathologic fracture
A condition that is not common in osteoporosis, resulting from fat obstruction due to injury or trauma. -
correct answer -Fat embolism
A potential symptom of osteoporosis, but not the most common clinical manifestation. - correct
answer -Bone pain
,Not part of Virchow's triad and does not affect blood clotting. - correct answer -Sympathetic tone
The second aspect of Virchow's triad, which promotes blood clotting. - correct answer -Vascular wall
injury
The third component of Virchow's triad, which can lead to thrombosis. - correct answer -Circulatory
stasis
A symptom that may accompany hypercalcemia in patients with kidney stones. - correct answer -
Mental confusion
An elevated level of calcium in the blood, often associated with kidney stones. - correct answer -
Hypercalcemia
A condition characterized by excessive production of aldosterone, leading to hypertension and
electrolyte imbalances. - correct answer -Conn's Syndrome
A condition where the parathyroid glands produce too much parathyroid hormone, resulting in elevated
calcium levels in the blood. - correct answer -Hyperparathyroidism
A disorder in which the adrenal glands do not produce sufficient steroid hormones. - correct answer -
Addison's disease
Medications taken by mouth to prevent pregnancy, which may have various side effects and risks. -
correct answer -Oral contraceptives
Drugs that are contraindicated in pregnancy due to evidence of fetal harm. - correct answer -
Pregnancy category X drugs
A peptide hormone that causes blood vessels to constrict, leading to an increase in blood pressure. -
correct answer -Angiotensin
, A hormone produced by the adrenal glands that regulates sodium and potassium levels, affecting blood
pressure. - correct answer -Aldosterone
An abnormal increase in resonance during percussion of the chest, often indicating the presence of air,
such as in pneumothorax. - correct answer -Hyperresonance
A condition where air leaks into the space between the lung and chest wall, causing lung collapse. -
correct answer -Pneumothorax
A clinical test used to detect hip dislocation in infants by flexing and abducting the legs. - correct
answer -Ortolani maneuver
A disease characterized by the narrowing of coronary arteries, leading to reduced blood flow to the
heart. - correct answer -Coronary heart disease
A type of fat found in the blood that is necessary for building cells, but high levels can increase the risk
of heart disease. - correct answer -Cholesterol
Often referred to as 'bad' cholesterol, high levels can lead to plaque buildup in arteries. - correct
answer -LDL (Low-Density Lipoprotein)
Known as 'good' cholesterol, it helps remove other forms of cholesterol from the bloodstream. - correct
answer -HDL (High-Density Lipoprotein)
A type of fat found in the blood, high levels can increase the risk of heart disease. - correct answer -
Triglycerides
A low-molecular-weight heparin used in combination with warfarin for the treatment of deep vein
thrombosis. - correct answer -Tinzaparin
100% Correct Answers | Latest Version (2026/2027)
Expert Verified
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. - correct answer -Aortic
regurgitation
A low pitched diastolic rumble that does not radiate, best heard at the apex when in the left lateral
position. - correct answer -Mitral stenosis
A loud, harsh murmur occurring midsystole, radiating down the side of the neck and down to the apex. -
correct answer -Aortic stenosis
A loud blowing murmur heard at the apex that is pansystolic. - correct answer -Mitral regurgitation
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. - correct
answer -Osteoporosis
The most common clinical manifestation of osteoporosis. - correct answer -Bone deformity
A class of medications used to treat erectile dysfunction. - correct answer -Phosphodiesterase inhibitor
May be used at a dose of 2.5 mg daily if sexual activity will take place two or more times per week. -
correct answer -Tadalafil (Cialis)
5 mg may be taken with a high-fat meal four hours before sexual activity. - correct answer -Vardenafil
(Levitra)
,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. - correct answer -Sildenafil (Viagra)
Recommended at 50 mg for all patients, and may be taken 30 minutes before sexual activity. - correct
answer -Avanafil (Stendra)
A method of describing the three main factors that lead to thrombosis: hypercoagulability, damage to
endothelial cells, and turbulent blood flow. - correct answer -Virchow's Triad
A condition that leads to clotting, including malignancy, trauma, sepsis, and thrombophilia. - correct
answer -Hypercoagulability
Part of Virchow's triad that causes blood to clot by promoting platelet adherence to the wall of the
vessels. - correct answer -Endothelial cell damage
A component of circulatory stasis in Virchow's triad, which can be caused by atrial fibrillation, venous
obstruction, and ventricular dysfunction. - correct answer -Turbulent blood flow
A condition that may present with hypercalcemia and mental confusion. - correct answer -Kidney
stones
A condition that may be evaluated in patients with kidney stones, hypercalcemia, and mental confusion.
- correct answer -Cushing Syndrome
A fracture that occurs due to weakened bone structure, commonly associated with osteoporosis. -
correct answer -Pathologic fracture
A condition that is not common in osteoporosis, resulting from fat obstruction due to injury or trauma. -
correct answer -Fat embolism
A potential symptom of osteoporosis, but not the most common clinical manifestation. - correct
answer -Bone pain
,Not part of Virchow's triad and does not affect blood clotting. - correct answer -Sympathetic tone
The second aspect of Virchow's triad, which promotes blood clotting. - correct answer -Vascular wall
injury
The third component of Virchow's triad, which can lead to thrombosis. - correct answer -Circulatory
stasis
A symptom that may accompany hypercalcemia in patients with kidney stones. - correct answer -
Mental confusion
An elevated level of calcium in the blood, often associated with kidney stones. - correct answer -
Hypercalcemia
A condition characterized by excessive production of aldosterone, leading to hypertension and
electrolyte imbalances. - correct answer -Conn's Syndrome
A condition where the parathyroid glands produce too much parathyroid hormone, resulting in elevated
calcium levels in the blood. - correct answer -Hyperparathyroidism
A disorder in which the adrenal glands do not produce sufficient steroid hormones. - correct answer -
Addison's disease
Medications taken by mouth to prevent pregnancy, which may have various side effects and risks. -
correct answer -Oral contraceptives
Drugs that are contraindicated in pregnancy due to evidence of fetal harm. - correct answer -
Pregnancy category X drugs
A peptide hormone that causes blood vessels to constrict, leading to an increase in blood pressure. -
correct answer -Angiotensin
, A hormone produced by the adrenal glands that regulates sodium and potassium levels, affecting blood
pressure. - correct answer -Aldosterone
An abnormal increase in resonance during percussion of the chest, often indicating the presence of air,
such as in pneumothorax. - correct answer -Hyperresonance
A condition where air leaks into the space between the lung and chest wall, causing lung collapse. -
correct answer -Pneumothorax
A clinical test used to detect hip dislocation in infants by flexing and abducting the legs. - correct
answer -Ortolani maneuver
A disease characterized by the narrowing of coronary arteries, leading to reduced blood flow to the
heart. - correct answer -Coronary heart disease
A type of fat found in the blood that is necessary for building cells, but high levels can increase the risk
of heart disease. - correct answer -Cholesterol
Often referred to as 'bad' cholesterol, high levels can lead to plaque buildup in arteries. - correct
answer -LDL (Low-Density Lipoprotein)
Known as 'good' cholesterol, it helps remove other forms of cholesterol from the bloodstream. - correct
answer -HDL (High-Density Lipoprotein)
A type of fat found in the blood, high levels can increase the risk of heart disease. - correct answer -
Triglycerides
A low-molecular-weight heparin used in combination with warfarin for the treatment of deep vein
thrombosis. - correct answer -Tinzaparin
