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Cardiovascular Disease NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 52 y/o female who has GERD for the past 10 yrs, requiring standard PPI daily, has been inquiring about lifestyle modifications. Which of the following changes have been shown to improve gastroesophageal reflux disease?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Elevation of the head of the bed reduces nighttime reflux by using gravity to prevent acid backflow, a well-established lifestyle modification for GERD. Other options may help but lack consistent evidence as primary interventions.
Question 2 of 5
28 yo female has a throbbing, one-sided headache three times a month. It occurs suddenly, persists for 2 days. This is what type of headache?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The headache described fits the pattern of a migraine without aura, characterized by unilateral, throbbing pain lasting between 4 hours and 3 days.
Question 3 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 4 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 5 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.