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NURS 5432 – Final Exam (Practice Test)
QUESTION 1
A 45-year-old patient presents with chest pain. Which
symptom is most concerning for myocardial infarction?
A. Sharp pain worsened by inspiration
B. Chest pain relieved by rest
C. Pressure-like chest pain radiating to left arm ✔
D. Pain reproducible with palpation
Answer: ✔ C
Explanation:
,Myocardial infarction typically presents as pressure,
heaviness, or squeezing chest pain that may radiate to the
left arm, jaw, or back. Pain reproducible with palpation
suggests musculoskeletal origin.
QUESTION 2
First-line treatment for uncomplicated hypertension is:
A. Beta blockers
B. ACE inhibitors ✔
C. Loop diuretics
D. Alpha blockers
Answer: ✔ B
Explanation:
ACE inhibitors (e.g., lisinopril) are commonly first-line,
especially in patients with diabetes or kidney disease.
QUESTION 3
,Which lab is most specific for pancreatitis?
A. ALT
B. Amylase
C. Lipase ✔
D. ALP
Answer: ✔ C
Explanation:
Lipase is more specific and remains elevated longer than
amylase in pancreatitis.
QUESTION 4
Classic symptom of hypothyroidism:
A. Weight loss
B. Heat intolerance
C. Cold intolerance ✔
D. Tachycardia
, Answer: ✔ C
Explanation:
Hypothyroidism slows metabolism leading to cold
intolerance, fatigue, and weight gain.
QUESTION 5
First-line antibiotic for uncomplicated UTI in women:
A. Amoxicillin
B. Nitrofurantoin ✔
C. Ciprofloxacin
D. Doxycycline
Answer: ✔ B
Explanation:
Nitrofurantoin is first-line due to effectiveness and low
resistance.