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physical examination and health assessment test bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
What is the appropriate prophylactic medication for an 18-year-old woman with a past medical history of migraine headaches?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Propranolol is commonly prescribed for migraine prophylaxis in young adults.
Question 2 of 5
A patient presents with signs of chest pain, the nurse practitioner observes jugular venous distention. Their finding is consistent with:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Jugular venous distention is a sign of heart failure due to fluid retention.
Question 3 of 5
What is a patient's chief complaint?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The chief complaint is the main reason the patient seeks care, focusing on their immediate concern.
Question 4 of 5
What is the mechanism of action of prostaglandin E1 (PGE1) in a patient with transposition of the great arteries?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: PGE1 helps maintain the ductus arteriosus, allowing for normal circulation in transposition of the great arteries.
Question 5 of 5
The typical presentation of severe acute aortic regurgitation (AR) includes sudden severe shortness of breath, rapidly developing heart failure, and:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Chest pain is common due to the increase in left ventricular pressure.
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