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NCLEX Cardiovascular Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Infections with Burkholderia cepacian are typically associated with which of the following inherited disorders?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Burkholderia cepacia is a common pathogen in cystic fibrosis patients, causing severe lung infections.
Question 2 of 5
You are called to the ER to see one of your patients w/ hypertension, diabetes and chronic hepatitis C. He appears septic w/o an obvious focus. He was just in New Orleans for Mardi Gras. A most important question to ask:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Asking about food consumption can help identify potential sources of infection such as contaminated food or water.
Question 3 of 5
A 75 yo woman admitted with 3 month hx of progressive fatigue, edema, mild hemoptysis and dyspnea. CXR bilateral infiltrates, CRE 4.1, BUN 55. UA+3 blood and protein. UAC 2300, UPC 4300. C3 and C4 are low. Which is the most likely diagnosis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Low complement levels (C3 and C4) along with significant proteinuria and hematuria indicate systemic lupus erythematosus. Lupus nephritis often presents with these laboratory abnormalities.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following auto-antibodies is associated with aggressive erosive Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Anti-CCP (ACPA) is highly specific for rheumatoid arthritis and strongly associated with aggressive, erosive joint disease, unlike ANA (nonspecific), ANCA (vasculitis), or Anti-SSA (Sjogren's), per rheumatology literature.
Question 5 of 5
Beta-blockers are advocated in the management of heart failure because they
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Beta-blockers are advocated in the management of heart failure to inhibit the cardiac effects of sympathetic activation. These drugs are negative inotropes and have the potential to reduce cardiac output. The goal with the use of beta-blockers in heart failure is to reduce cardiac output. Beta-blockers do not affect sodium reabsorption. Angiotensin II and aldosterone enhance sodium and water reabsorption by the kidney, contributing to an elevated blood volume.