Learning Goal: I’m working on a nursing practice test / quiz and need the explanation and answer to help me learn.
Question 11 pts
A patient presents with the arrhythmia torsades de pointes. What category of arrhythmia would the practitioner document?
Group of answer choices
Ventricular
Junctional
Atrial
Supraventricular
Flag question: Question 2
Question 21 pts
A patient with cardiac disease complains of cough and dyspnea when walking to the mailbox. How would this patient condition be classified?
Group of answer choices
Class II
Class I
Class IV
Class III
Flag question: Question 3
Question 31 pts
A practitioner is initiating the second line of treatment for a patient with HF. What is the recommended regimen?
Group of answer choices
ACEI (or ARB) with or without a diuretic
ACEI (or ARB) and beta-blocker with a diuretic
ARB, beta-blocker, aldosterone agonist, diuretic, and digoxin
ARB, beta-blocker, aldosterone agonist, potassium, and lithium
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Question 41 pts
A practitioner is treating a patient post MI who has reduced EF. What would be the drug(s) of choice for this patient to prevent HF?
Group of answer choices
ACE inhibitor and angiotensin receptor blocker
Hydralazine and a diuretic
Beta-blocker and a statin
ACE inhibitor
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Question 51 pts
A practitioner is prescribing a calcium channel blocker for a patient experiencing angina. What might the practitioner prescribe?
Group of answer choices
Propranolol
Nitroglycerin
Captopril
Amlodipine
diagnosed angina. What is the first line of treatment for this patient?
Group of answer choices
Long-acting nitrate
Beta-blocker
Calcium channel blocker
Short-acting nitrate
Question 7
Question 71 pts
A practitioner is prescribing a moderate-intensity dosage of Crestor for a 65-year-old patient with ASCVD. What dosage would be appropriate for this patient?
Group of answer choices
4060 mg
6080 mg
2040 mg
510 mg
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Question 81 pts
A practitioner is treating a patient with severe FH. What drug might the practitioner prescribe?
Group of answer choices
Ezetimibe (Zetia)
Niacin
Gemfibrozil (Lopid)
Alirocumab (Praluent)
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Question 91 pts
A practitioner is prescribing losartan (Cozaar) for a patient newly diagnosed with primary hypertension. What is an appropriate dose for this patient?
Group of answer choices
320 mg QD2
5 mg QDBID
32 mg QD
125 mg QDbid
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Question 101 pts
A patient with hypertension is prescribed a thiazide diuretic. What type of supplement may this patient need?
Group of answer choices
Calcium
Vitamin C
Potassium
Vitamin D
