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Cardiovascular APEA Updated 2025 1-
100 Complete Questions & Answers
(Solved) 100% Correct Rated A+
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
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the past several days. This probably indicates: -
ANSWER-Development of heart failure
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
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
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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 - ANSWERSucralfate 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
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A 74-year-old who retired as a store clerk last year would
like to start an exercise program. She tells the nurse
practitioner that she would like to start walking 15-20 min
daily. Which statement is correct regarding the patient -
ANSWER-She does not need any testing because she is
asymptomatic
Which medication listed below could potentially
exacerbate heart failure in a susceptible patient -
ANSWER-Metoprolol Mr. Brown a 45-year old African
American male has the following lab values. What should
the NP do next:
LDL 180
HDL 37
Cholesterol 250
Triglycerides 140 - ANSWER-A thyroid stimulating
hormone (TSH) level
According to the national heart, lung and blood institute,
which characteristic listed below is a coronary heard
disease risk equivalent; that is, which risk factor places
Cardiovascular APEA Updated 2025 1-
100 Complete Questions & Answers
(Solved) 100% Correct Rated A+
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
,2|Page
the past several days. This probably indicates: -
ANSWER-Development of heart failure
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
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
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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 - ANSWERSucralfate 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
, 4|Page
A 74-year-old who retired as a store clerk last year would
like to start an exercise program. She tells the nurse
practitioner that she would like to start walking 15-20 min
daily. Which statement is correct regarding the patient -
ANSWER-She does not need any testing because she is
asymptomatic
Which medication listed below could potentially
exacerbate heart failure in a susceptible patient -
ANSWER-Metoprolol Mr. Brown a 45-year old African
American male has the following lab values. What should
the NP do next:
LDL 180
HDL 37
Cholesterol 250
Triglycerides 140 - ANSWER-A thyroid stimulating
hormone (TSH) level
According to the national heart, lung and blood institute,
which characteristic listed below is a coronary heard
disease risk equivalent; that is, which risk factor places
