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Cardiovascular Disease NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 45-year-old female presents with fatigue and dyspnea. Her echocardiogram shows a reduced ejection fraction of 30%. Which medication is most appropriate to improve survival?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: ACE inhibitors like lisinopril improve survival in patients with heart failure by reducing afterload and improving cardiac remodeling.
Question 2 of 5
All the following are false in thrombocytopenia except:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: DIC diagnosis involves low platelets and fibrinogen due to consumption. HIT can occur with heparinoids (A is false), TTP is diagnosed clinically (C is false), and transfusions below 20,000 depend on bleeding risk (D is false).
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following is a symptom consistent with the Ebola virus disease?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All listed symptoms (fever, malaise, vomiting, and diarrhea) are characteristic of Ebola virus disease, making 'All of the above' the correct choice.
Question 4 of 5
62 yo man with > 75% R renal artery stenosis on CTA. PMH - CAD and HTN. His medications: ACEI, BB, ASA, and statin. His BP is 126/78 and his HR is 64. PE is unremarkable. Creatinine is 1.1 and stable for 1 year. CT - NL size kidneys. Which ONE of the following describes the MOST appropriate course of action at this time?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In the absence of deteriorating renal function or refractory hypertension, conservative management with regular follow-up is sufficient for this patient.
Question 5 of 5
Left-sided heart failure is characterized by
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Left-sided heart failure is characterized by pulmonary congestion and edema. Right-sided heart failure is characterized by congestion in the systemic venous system that increases systemic vascular resistance. Jugular vein distention is a classic sign of right-sided heart failure. Peripheral edema is seen in right-sided failure.