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Cardiovascular Exam Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 65-year-old male experiences uncontrolled angina attacks that limit his ability to do household chores. He is adherent to maximized dose of Beta-blocker with a low heart rate and low blood pressure. He was unable to tolerate an increase in isosorbide mononitrate due to headache. Which of the following is the most appropriate addition to his anti-anginal therapy?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ranolazine is suitable for angina without affecting heart rate or blood pressure significantly.
Question 2 of 5
A 65-year-old man on the 5th day of hospitalization for an acute anterior myocardial infarction has recurrence of chest pain and an increase in both CK-MB and troponin-I. The patient MOST LIKELY has:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Reinfarction is indicated by recurrent chest pain and elevated cardiac biomarkers (CK-MB, troponin-I) post-MI, suggesting new myocardial necrosis.
Question 3 of 5
Chlamydia trachomatis and the respiratory syncytial virus are BOTH commonly associated with:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Both Chlamydia trachomatis and RSV can cause interstitial pneumonia, especially in infants (Chlamydia) and young children (RSV).
Question 4 of 5
For a patient with chronic hypertension evaluated in the emergency department for a blood pressure of 200/140 mm Hg, which assessment question is the priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The nurse's priority assessments include neurologic deficits, retinal damage, heart failure, pulmonary edema, and renal failure.
Question 5 of 5
Which finding suggests the client may be experiencing digoxin toxicity?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Blurred or yellow vision is a classic sign of digoxin toxicity.