NR 601 Midterm Exam 1 – Question and Answers
1. The percentage of the FVC expired in one second is:
a. FEV1/FVC ratio
2. The aging process causes what normal physiological changes in the heart?
a. The heart valve thickens and becomes rigid, secondary to fibrosis and sclerosis.
3. A 55yo Caucasian male follows up after referral to cardiologist. He thinks his med is causing a
cough and sometimes he has difficulty breathing. Which med was most likely prescribed?
a. Lisinopril
4. JM is a 68yo man who presents for a physical. He has T2DM x5yrs, smokes 1/2 PPD, BMI is 30.
No other previous medical dx, no current complaints. According to the AHA/ACC guidelines, JM
is stage A HF. Treatment goals for him include:
a. Heart healthy lifestyle
5. MJ presents with h/o structural damage with current s/s of HF. Treatment will be based on his
stage of HF, which is:
a. Stage C
6. 65yo Caucasian female presents with mitral valve stenosis, physical exam unremarkable. You
know her stage of HF is:
a. B
7. DG, 65yo man, presents for eval of CP and L-sided shoulder pain, beginning after strenuous
activity, including walking. Pain is dull, aching, 8/10 during activity, otherwise 0/10. Began few
mo ago, intermittent, aggravated by exercise, relieved by rest. Occasional nausea. Pain is
retrosternal, radiating to L shoulder, affects QOL by limiting activity. Pain is worse today, did not
go away after stopped walking. BP 120/80, HR 72 and regular. Normal heart sounds, no
murmur, S1, S2. Which differential dx would be most likely?
a. Coronary artery dz w/angina pectoris
8. The best way to dx structural heart dz/dysfunction non-invasively is:
a. Echocardiogram
9. Chronic pain can have major impact on pt's ability to function and have profound impact on
overall QOL. Ongoing pain may be linked to:
a. Depression, sleep disturbance, decreased socialization
10. The Beers criteria are appropriate for use in evaluating use of certain meds in pts:
a. >65yo
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