APEA CARDIAC PREDICTOR EXAM

APEA CARDIAC PREDICTOR EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS 100% PASS (A+) A common side effect of thiazide diuretics is: - Answer erectile dysfunction Mrs. Brandy is having contrast dye nest week for a heart catheterization. What drug does NOT need to be stopped prior to her catheterization? - Answer Losartan Pharmacologic treatment for children who have hypertension should be initiated for: - Answer Diabetics with hypertension A 75-year-old patient with longstanding hypertension takes an ACE inhibitor and a thiazide daily. He has developed dyspnea on exertion and peripheral edema over the past several days. This probably indicates: - Answer Development of heart failure Which class of medication is frequently used to improve long-term outcomes in patients with systolic dysfunction - Answer ACE inhibitors The usual clinical course of mitral valve prolapse - Answer is benign A characteristic of an ACE inhibitor induced cough is that it: - Answer usually begins within 2 weeks of starting therapy Warfarin treatment is greatly influenced by a patient's food and medication intake. Which group listed can potentially decrease INR in an outpatient who takes warfarin - Answer Sucralfate and cholestyramine A 77-year-old patient has had an increase in blood pressure since the last exam. THe blood pressure readings are provided. If medication is to be started on this patient, what would be a good first choice: BP: 144/90 to 168/88 - Answer Calcium channel blocker The carotid arteries are auscultated for bruits because: - Answer this is indicative of generalized atherosclerosis A decrease in blood pressure can occur in men who take sildenafil (Viagra) and: - Answer any antihypertensive medication