NR667 FNP CAPSTONE – WEEK 2
FULL LENGTH PRACTICE EXAM 150
Questions | 100% Correct
International Normalized Ratio (INR) - CORRECTANSWERS---Standardized measure
for blood coagulation effectiveness.
Atrial Fibrillation - CORRECTANSWERS---Irregular heart rhythm increasing stroke risk.
Protime - CORRECTANSWERS---Older test for evaluating bleeding time.
PTT - CORRECTANSWERS---Partial thromboplastin time, assesses clotting ability.
Anti-Xa - CORRECTANSWERS---Test for monitoring heparin therapy effectiveness.
Raynaud's Disease - CORRECTANSWERS---Peripheral vascular syndrome triggered
by cold exposure.
Nonpharmacologic Therapy - CORRECTANSWERS---Treatment methods excluding
medication use.
,Calcium Channel Blockers - CORRECTANSWERS---Medications used to treat
hypertension and angina.
Ankle Edema - CORRECTANSWERS---Swelling in the ankle due to fluid retention.
HCTZ - CORRECTANSWERS---Hydrochlorothiazide, a diuretic reducing edema.
Norvasc - CORRECTANSWERS---Amlodipine, a calcium channel blocker causing
edema.
Nebivolol - CORRECTANSWERS---Beta-blocker with minimal edema side effects.
Vitamin K Antagonist - CORRECTANSWERS---Class of anticoagulants including
warfarin.
Dietary Vitamin K - CORRECTANSWERS---Nutrient affecting warfarin's anticoagulation
effect.
Broccoli - CORRECTANSWERS---Leafy green high in vitamin K, affects INR.
Grapefruit - CORRECTANSWERS---Fruit that increases warfarin levels via CYP 450.
Red Wine - CORRECTANSWERS---Alcohol that can increase INR by thinning blood.
Congestive Heart Failure - CORRECTANSWERS---Condition causing fluid buildup in
lungs and body.
Jugular Venous Distention - CORRECTANSWERS---Sign of increased pressure in the
heart.
Dyspnea on Exertion - CORRECTANSWERS---Shortness of breath during physical
activity.
Orthopnea - CORRECTANSWERS---Difficulty breathing while lying flat.
Bilateral Crackles - CORRECTANSWERS---Lung sounds indicating fluid in alveoli.
Revascularization - CORRECTANSWERS---Restoration of blood flow to tissues.
Pulmonary embolism - CORRECTANSWERS---Blockage in pulmonary arteries, often
from blood clots.
Acute myocardial infarction - CORRECTANSWERS---Heart attack due to blocked blood
flow to heart.
,Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - CORRECTANSWERS---Progressive lung
disease causing breathing difficulties.
Right ventricular backup - CORRECTANSWERS---Increased pressure in right heart
chambers due to fluid.
Crackles on lung auscultation - CORRECTANSWERS---Abnormal lung sounds
indicating fluid in lungs.
AHA guidelines - CORRECTANSWERS---Standards set by American Heart Association
for cardiovascular health.
Physical activity recommendation - CORRECTANSWERS---60 minutes daily for 6 days,
or 30 minutes for 5.
Stage C heart failure - CORRECTANSWERS---Known structural heart disease with
current or past symptoms.
Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) - CORRECTANSWERS---Diuretic used to treat high blood
pressure and heart failure.
Lisinopril (Zestril) - CORRECTANSWERS---ACE inhibitor used to treat hypertension
and heart failure.
Furosemide (Lasix) - CORRECTANSWERS---Loop diuretic for fluid retention in heart
failure.
Carvedilol (Coreg) - CORRECTANSWERS---Beta-blocker improving heart function in
heart failure.
Ejection fraction - CORRECTANSWERS---Percentage of blood pumped out of heart per
beat.
Coronary artery disease - CORRECTANSWERS---Narrowing of coronary arteries
reducing blood flow to heart.
STEMI - CORRECTANSWERS---ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction, a severe heart
attack.
Inferior wall myocardial infarction - CORRECTANSWERS---Heart attack affecting the
inferior part of the heart.
Right coronary artery - CORRECTANSWERS---Supplies blood to the right side of the
heart.
, Vagal stimulation - CORRECTANSWERS---Nerve stimulation affecting heart rate and
digestion.
Long-term carvedilol benefits - CORRECTANSWERS---Increases ejection fraction in
heart failure patients.
Ankle Brachial Index (ABI) - CORRECTANSWERS---Non-invasive test for leg vascular
flow evaluation.
Exercise Stress Test - CORRECTANSWERS---Not used for diagnosing claudication or
PAD.
Angiogram of the Leg - CORRECTANSWERS---Invasive test for assessing leg vascular
flow.
Bilateral Popliteal Blood Pressures - CORRECTANSWERS---Measures blood pressure
in both legs.
Levothyroxine (Synthroid) - CORRECTANSWERS---Medication for hypothyroidism,
dosage in mcg.
Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH) - CORRECTANSWERS---Hormone indicating
thyroid function levels.
Hyperthyroidism Symptoms - CORRECTANSWERS---Includes tachycardia, anxiety,
weight loss, heat intolerance.
Pheochromocytoma - CORRECTANSWERS---Catecholamine-producing tumor
diagnosed by urine tests.
24-hour Urine Test - CORRECTANSWERS---Measures catecholamines/metanephrines
for pheochromocytoma diagnosis.
ACTH Level - CORRECTANSWERS---Determines if hypercortisolemic condition is
pituitary or adrenal.
Thyroid Function Tests - CORRECTANSWERS---Includes TSH, T3, and T4
measurements.
Graves' Disease - CORRECTANSWERS---Autoimmune hyperthyroid condition with low
TSH and high T4.
Hypercortisolemic - CORRECTANSWERS---Condition with excess cortisol production.
Triiodothyronine (T3) - CORRECTANSWERS---Thyroid hormone important for
metabolism regulation.
FULL LENGTH PRACTICE EXAM 150
Questions | 100% Correct
International Normalized Ratio (INR) - CORRECTANSWERS---Standardized measure
for blood coagulation effectiveness.
Atrial Fibrillation - CORRECTANSWERS---Irregular heart rhythm increasing stroke risk.
Protime - CORRECTANSWERS---Older test for evaluating bleeding time.
PTT - CORRECTANSWERS---Partial thromboplastin time, assesses clotting ability.
Anti-Xa - CORRECTANSWERS---Test for monitoring heparin therapy effectiveness.
Raynaud's Disease - CORRECTANSWERS---Peripheral vascular syndrome triggered
by cold exposure.
Nonpharmacologic Therapy - CORRECTANSWERS---Treatment methods excluding
medication use.
,Calcium Channel Blockers - CORRECTANSWERS---Medications used to treat
hypertension and angina.
Ankle Edema - CORRECTANSWERS---Swelling in the ankle due to fluid retention.
HCTZ - CORRECTANSWERS---Hydrochlorothiazide, a diuretic reducing edema.
Norvasc - CORRECTANSWERS---Amlodipine, a calcium channel blocker causing
edema.
Nebivolol - CORRECTANSWERS---Beta-blocker with minimal edema side effects.
Vitamin K Antagonist - CORRECTANSWERS---Class of anticoagulants including
warfarin.
Dietary Vitamin K - CORRECTANSWERS---Nutrient affecting warfarin's anticoagulation
effect.
Broccoli - CORRECTANSWERS---Leafy green high in vitamin K, affects INR.
Grapefruit - CORRECTANSWERS---Fruit that increases warfarin levels via CYP 450.
Red Wine - CORRECTANSWERS---Alcohol that can increase INR by thinning blood.
Congestive Heart Failure - CORRECTANSWERS---Condition causing fluid buildup in
lungs and body.
Jugular Venous Distention - CORRECTANSWERS---Sign of increased pressure in the
heart.
Dyspnea on Exertion - CORRECTANSWERS---Shortness of breath during physical
activity.
Orthopnea - CORRECTANSWERS---Difficulty breathing while lying flat.
Bilateral Crackles - CORRECTANSWERS---Lung sounds indicating fluid in alveoli.
Revascularization - CORRECTANSWERS---Restoration of blood flow to tissues.
Pulmonary embolism - CORRECTANSWERS---Blockage in pulmonary arteries, often
from blood clots.
Acute myocardial infarction - CORRECTANSWERS---Heart attack due to blocked blood
flow to heart.
,Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - CORRECTANSWERS---Progressive lung
disease causing breathing difficulties.
Right ventricular backup - CORRECTANSWERS---Increased pressure in right heart
chambers due to fluid.
Crackles on lung auscultation - CORRECTANSWERS---Abnormal lung sounds
indicating fluid in lungs.
AHA guidelines - CORRECTANSWERS---Standards set by American Heart Association
for cardiovascular health.
Physical activity recommendation - CORRECTANSWERS---60 minutes daily for 6 days,
or 30 minutes for 5.
Stage C heart failure - CORRECTANSWERS---Known structural heart disease with
current or past symptoms.
Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) - CORRECTANSWERS---Diuretic used to treat high blood
pressure and heart failure.
Lisinopril (Zestril) - CORRECTANSWERS---ACE inhibitor used to treat hypertension
and heart failure.
Furosemide (Lasix) - CORRECTANSWERS---Loop diuretic for fluid retention in heart
failure.
Carvedilol (Coreg) - CORRECTANSWERS---Beta-blocker improving heart function in
heart failure.
Ejection fraction - CORRECTANSWERS---Percentage of blood pumped out of heart per
beat.
Coronary artery disease - CORRECTANSWERS---Narrowing of coronary arteries
reducing blood flow to heart.
STEMI - CORRECTANSWERS---ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction, a severe heart
attack.
Inferior wall myocardial infarction - CORRECTANSWERS---Heart attack affecting the
inferior part of the heart.
Right coronary artery - CORRECTANSWERS---Supplies blood to the right side of the
heart.
, Vagal stimulation - CORRECTANSWERS---Nerve stimulation affecting heart rate and
digestion.
Long-term carvedilol benefits - CORRECTANSWERS---Increases ejection fraction in
heart failure patients.
Ankle Brachial Index (ABI) - CORRECTANSWERS---Non-invasive test for leg vascular
flow evaluation.
Exercise Stress Test - CORRECTANSWERS---Not used for diagnosing claudication or
PAD.
Angiogram of the Leg - CORRECTANSWERS---Invasive test for assessing leg vascular
flow.
Bilateral Popliteal Blood Pressures - CORRECTANSWERS---Measures blood pressure
in both legs.
Levothyroxine (Synthroid) - CORRECTANSWERS---Medication for hypothyroidism,
dosage in mcg.
Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH) - CORRECTANSWERS---Hormone indicating
thyroid function levels.
Hyperthyroidism Symptoms - CORRECTANSWERS---Includes tachycardia, anxiety,
weight loss, heat intolerance.
Pheochromocytoma - CORRECTANSWERS---Catecholamine-producing tumor
diagnosed by urine tests.
24-hour Urine Test - CORRECTANSWERS---Measures catecholamines/metanephrines
for pheochromocytoma diagnosis.
ACTH Level - CORRECTANSWERS---Determines if hypercortisolemic condition is
pituitary or adrenal.
Thyroid Function Tests - CORRECTANSWERS---Includes TSH, T3, and T4
measurements.
Graves' Disease - CORRECTANSWERS---Autoimmune hyperthyroid condition with low
TSH and high T4.
Hypercortisolemic - CORRECTANSWERS---Condition with excess cortisol production.
Triiodothyronine (T3) - CORRECTANSWERS---Thyroid hormone important for
metabolism regulation.
