2026 FINAL PAPER QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS PREMIUM STUDY
COMPILATION
◉ An 82-year-old female complains of chest heaviness. She has sinus
tachycardia. Her vital signs are BP 108/72 (equal in both arms), P
98, R 20. Her breath sounds are clear in all fields. Aside from
myocardial infarction, what should you suspect her chest pain could
be related to?
Answer: Pulmonary embolism
◉ A 40-year-old male has chest pain reported as an "elephant sitting
on my chest." He confides that he snorted cocaine 5 minutes before
his pain began. You should first administer:
Answer: Lorazepam, 2 mg IV
◉ A 65-year-old female complains of chest pain that feels like
"aching" in her chest. It has become progressively worse over
several days. Her temperature is 38.3 degrees C (101F). Which
finding will help narrow your differential diagnosis to pericarditis?
Answer: ST-segment elevation in everylead
, ◉ Your patient is agitated and sweaty. Her vital signs are BP
107/108 mmHG, P 132 bpm, and R 20/min. Her pupils are dilated,
and her hands are trembling. These signs and symptoms may be
associated with:
Answer: Alcohol withdrawal
◉ Which source provides the most detailed information related to
hazardous materials?
Answer: Material Safety Data Sheets
◉ A 2-year-old male is found chewing on berries from a lily of the
valley plant. Predict his vital signs.
Answer: BP 70/50 P 70 bpm
◉ A 24-year-old female took 24 diphenhydramine tablets. Her vital
signs are BP 86/54 mm Hg, P 110 bpm, R 20/min. What other sign
or symptom should you anticipate.
Answer: Seizures
◉ The family of a 72-year-old male is worried about their father. His
blood glucose is 80 mg/dL (4.4 mmol/L). His rate and depth of
breathing are increased, and he is sleepy and weak. He take
metformin (Glucophage). You suspect his signs and symptoms may
be related to:
Answer: Lactic acidosis