Fitzgerald Review Course: Primary-Secondary Prevention Exam Questions and Correct Answers Latest Update, Graded A+

Assessment of the optic disc is a component of the evaluation of cranial nerve___? I II III IV - II You examine a 62 year old woman with a 20 year hx of HTN. She reports intermittent use of the antihypertensive medications stating "I feel better without medicine". Today she is here for a "check up". On physical exam you note the following: PMI with downward lateral shift as well as a Gr II/VI holosystolic murmur with radiation to the axilla. The patient's history will likely include a health history of: A. Syncopal Episode B. Episodes of chest pain at rest C. Dyspnea on exertion D. Vertigo - C. Dyspnea on exertion Syncopal episodes are associated with: - Outflow obstruction such as aortic stenosis, cardiomyopathy, and rhythm disturbances Chest pain at rest is associated with - Angina, Acute Coronary Syndrome Vertigo is associated with - Vestibular disfunction Dyspnea on exertion is associated with - Congestive heart failure Of the following, which should be performed first in assessing a 48 year old woman who has a 25 year history of moderate persistent asthma and who now presents with an acute asthma flare A. Oxygen Saturation B. Arterial Blood Gas C. FEV1 D. CXR - FEV1