CEP FINAL EXAM – CVD EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
ANSWERS
Primary action of beta blocker: - Answer-Primary action of beta blocker:
An 8-week post CABG patient was seen in the office and noticed a 5 pound weight
gain overnight. They reported eating out for their birthday last night, and the patient
is complaining of dyspnea, and fatigue. They also have 2+ lower leg edema. You
review their medication list, and confirm adherence to all medications. You then
place a call to the cardiologist regarding this medication class and recommend that it
be increased due to the sudden weight gain: - Answer-Diuretic.
Aside from treating hypertension, what secondary effect may calcium channel
blockers have?: - Answer-Reduce anginal symptoms.
In what capacity does the CEP help patients with medication: - Answer-Assist with
compliance, Provide medication education, Describes potential side effects.
This abbreviation means four times daily: - Answer-QID.
Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs) are recommended to take with ACE-I to
magnify the efficacy of medication in those with hypertension: - Answer-False.
ACE-I's have a common side effect: - Answer-Metallic taste.
Plaque development may lead to - Answer-Ischemia.
After diagnosis of ACS the CEP should ensure the patient understands the gravity of
their event: - Answer-True.
Modifiable risk factors are ones that: - Answer-May change with appropriate behavior
change.
Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is the result of: - Answer-MVO2 difference.
Which of the following can provide the CEP an overall picture of how the patient
ended up in the hospital - Answer-Catheterization report, Blood tests, Medication list,
Emergency Department Notes.
Revascularization by way of CABG has begun to decline over the past 20 years due
to advancements in catheterization technology and techniques: - Answer-True.
The following is true regarding stent/PCI except: - Answer-Patients are always
unconscious.
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
ANSWERS
Primary action of beta blocker: - Answer-Primary action of beta blocker:
An 8-week post CABG patient was seen in the office and noticed a 5 pound weight
gain overnight. They reported eating out for their birthday last night, and the patient
is complaining of dyspnea, and fatigue. They also have 2+ lower leg edema. You
review their medication list, and confirm adherence to all medications. You then
place a call to the cardiologist regarding this medication class and recommend that it
be increased due to the sudden weight gain: - Answer-Diuretic.
Aside from treating hypertension, what secondary effect may calcium channel
blockers have?: - Answer-Reduce anginal symptoms.
In what capacity does the CEP help patients with medication: - Answer-Assist with
compliance, Provide medication education, Describes potential side effects.
This abbreviation means four times daily: - Answer-QID.
Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs) are recommended to take with ACE-I to
magnify the efficacy of medication in those with hypertension: - Answer-False.
ACE-I's have a common side effect: - Answer-Metallic taste.
Plaque development may lead to - Answer-Ischemia.
After diagnosis of ACS the CEP should ensure the patient understands the gravity of
their event: - Answer-True.
Modifiable risk factors are ones that: - Answer-May change with appropriate behavior
change.
Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is the result of: - Answer-MVO2 difference.
Which of the following can provide the CEP an overall picture of how the patient
ended up in the hospital - Answer-Catheterization report, Blood tests, Medication list,
Emergency Department Notes.
Revascularization by way of CABG has begun to decline over the past 20 years due
to advancements in catheterization technology and techniques: - Answer-True.
The following is true regarding stent/PCI except: - Answer-Patients are always
unconscious.
