NR667 - FNP Capstone 2026/2027
Questions and Answers Graded A+
International Normalized Ratio (INR) - Correct answer-Standardized measure for
blood coagulation effectiveness.
Atrial Fibrillation - Correct answer-Irregular heart rhythm increasing stroke risk.
Protime - Correct answer-Older test for evaluating bleeding time.
PTT - Correct answer-Partial thromboplastin time, assesses clotting ability.
Anti-Xa - Correct answer-Test for monitoring heparin therapy effectiveness.
Raynaud's Disease - Correct answer-Peripheral vascular syndrome triggered by
cold exposure.
Nonpharmacologic Therapy - Correct answer-Treatment methods excluding
medication use.
Calcium Channel Blockers - Correct answer-Medications used to treat
hypertension and angina.
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,Ankle Edema - Correct answer-Swelling in the ankle due to fluid retention.
HCTZ - Correct answer-Hydrochlorothiazide, a diuretic reducing edema.
Norvasc - Correct answer-Amlodipine, a calcium channel blocker causing edema.
Nebivolol - Correct answer-Beta-blocker with minimal edema side effects.
Vitamin K Antagonist - Correct answer-Class of anticoagulants including warfarin.
Dietary Vitamin K - Correct answer-Nutrient affecting warfarin's anticoagulation
effect.
Broccoli - Correct answer-Leafy green high in vitamin K, affects INR.
Grapefruit - Correct answer-Fruit that increases warfarin levels via CYP 450.
Red Wine - Correct answer-Alcohol that can increase INR by thinning blood.
Congestive Heart Failure - Correct answer-Condition causing fluid buildup in
lungs and body.
Jugular Venous Distention - Correct answer-Sign of increased pressure in the heart.
Dyspnea on Exertion - Correct answer-Shortness of breath during physical activity.
Orthopnea - Correct answer-Difficulty breathing while lying flat.
Bilateral Crackles - Correct answer-Lung sounds indicating fluid in alveoli.
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,Revascularization - Correct answer-Restoration of blood flow to tissues.
Pulmonary embolism - Correct answer-Blockage in pulmonary arteries, often from
blood clots.
Acute myocardial infarction - Correct answer-Heart attack due to blocked blood
flow to heart.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - Correct answer-Progressive lung disease
causing breathing difficulties.
Right ventricular backup - Correct answer-Increased pressure in right heart
chambers due to fluid.
Crackles on lung auscultation - Correct answer-Abnormal lung sounds indicating
fluid in lungs.
AHA guidelines - Correct answer-Standards set by American Heart Association for
cardiovascular health.
Physical activity recommendation - Correct answer-60 minutes daily for 6 days, or
30 minutes for 5.
Stage C heart failure - Correct answer-Known structural heart disease with current
or past symptoms.
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, Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) - Correct answer-Diuretic used to treat high blood
pressure and heart failure.
Lisinopril (Zestril) - Correct answer-ACE inhibitor used to treat hypertension and
heart failure.
Furosemide (Lasix) - Correct answer-Loop diuretic for fluid retention in heart
failure.
Carvedilol (Coreg) - Correct answer-Beta-blocker improving heart function in
heart failure.
Ejection fraction - Correct answer-Percentage of blood pumped out of heart per
beat.
Coronary artery disease - Correct answer-Narrowing of coronary arteries reducing
blood flow to heart.
STEMI - Correct answer-ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction, a severe heart attack.
Inferior wall myocardial infarction - Correct answer-Heart attack affecting the
inferior part of the heart.
Right coronary artery - Correct answer-Supplies blood to the right side of the heart.
Vagal stimulation - Correct answer-Nerve stimulation affecting heart rate and
digestion.
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