Study with the several resources on Docsity
Earn points by helping other students or get them with a premium plan
Prepare for your exams
Study with the several resources on Docsity
Earn points to download
Earn points by helping other students or get them with a premium plan
Community
Ask the community for help and clear up your study doubts
Discover the best universities in your country according to Docsity users
Free resources
Download our free guides on studying techniques, anxiety management strategies, and thesis advice from Docsity tutors
MN 566 MIDTERM EXAM WITH REAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS |LATEST 2025-2026|A+GRADED
Typology: Exams
1 / 24
This page cannot be seen from the preview
Don't miss anything!
Data from the Framingham Heart study suggests that individuals who are normotensive at 55 years of age have how much lifetime risk of developing hypertension? A. 65% B 75% C. 80% D. 90% D. 90% Mary has hypertension and previously had a stroke. Which hypertensive drug would you order for her? A. Chlorthalidone B. Metoprolol C. Amlodipine D. Losartan A. Chlorthalidone
A delta wave on an ECG may be present in which condition? A. Prinz metal’s Angina B. Bundle Branch Block C. Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome D. Aortic Stenosis C. Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome Samuel is going to the dentist for some work and must take endocarditis prophylaxis because of his history of: A. Severe Asthma B. A common valvular lesion C. Severe hypertension D. Prosthetic heart valve D. Prosthetic heart valve
If a pulmonary embolus is suspected, which testing should be performed? A. Ultrasound B. MRI C. V/Q Scan D. D-Dimer C. V/Q Scan Which of the following medications can cause hyperlipidemia? A. High Dose Diuretics B. Exercising 30 minutes every day C. Hyperthyroidism D. Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker A. High Dose Diuretics In which patient do premature ventricular contractions NOT need to be treated?
A. Kelly, a 25-year-old female with an allergy to bee stings B. Mary, a 50-year-old female with a history of untreated anxiety C. Randy, a 45-year old male with history of htn. D. Bill, 65-year-old with history of angina A. Kelly, a 25-year-old female with an allergy to bee stings We have an expert-written solution to this problem! What is the most common form of heart disease in a patient with atrial fibrillation? A. Hypertension B. Rheumatic Heart Disease C. Angina D. Coronary Artery Disease with heart failure D. Coronary Artery Disease associated with heart failure What does digitalis compete with at binding sites on the cell membrane? A. Magnesium
d. The attack usually lasts several minutes. B. Blank Stare Which of the following fits the classic description of a patient with multiple sclerosis? A. Teenage Male B. 65 year-old male C. 25 year-old female D. 60 year-old female C. 25 year-old female Sondra's peripheral vestibular disease causes dizziness and vertigo. Which of the following medications will help decrease edema in the labyrinth of the ear? A. Meclizine B. Diphenhydramine C. Diamox D. Promethazine
C. Diamox Gabby, age 22, has Bell's Palsy on the right side of her face. Her mouth is distorted and she is concerned about permanent paralysis and pain. What do you tell her? A. "Most patients have complete recovery in 3-6 months" B. "Unfortunately, you'll probably have a small amount of residual damage." C. "Don't worry, I'll take care of everything." D. "You may have a few more episodes over your lifetime, but no permanent damage." A. "Most patients have complete recovery in 3-6 months" About 90% of all headaches are: A. Tension B. Migraine C. Cluster D. Without pathological cause D. Without pathological cause
IV thrombolytic therapy following an ischemic CVA should be given within how many hours of symptom onset? A. 1 hour B. 3 hours C. 6 hours D. 12 Hours B. 3 Hours We have an expert-written solution to this problem! Which of the following should be started promptly if viral encephalitis is suspected? A. Oral amoxicillin B. IV acyclovir C. IV ampicillin D. Oral acyclovir B. IV acyclovir
When a patient has a carotid bruit, which of the following should the PCP gather from the patient history? A. History of hemophilia B. History of peripheral vascular occlusive disease C. History of seizure disorder D. History of sickle cell disease B. History of peripheral vascular occlusive disease Which patient is most likely to have myasthenia gravis (MG)? A. A 75 year-old Caucasian Woman B. A 31 year-old Hispanic woman C. A 55-year-old African American male D. A 10-year-old Middle Eastern male B. A 31-year-old Hispanic Woman Which patient is most likely to be diagnosed with Guilllan-Barre Syndrome?
B. The cancer is in situ; it is spreading into the lymph nodes but the spread cannot be evaluated otherwise. C. The cancer is less than 3cm in size and has not spread to the lymph nodes or other parts of the body. D. The cancer is about 5cm in size; nearby lymph nodes cannot be evaluated; and there is no evidence of distant spreading. C. The cancer is less than 3cm in size and has not spread to the lymph nodes or other parts of the body. Which of the following conditions is associate with cigarette smoking? A. Glaucoma B. Increased sperm quality C. Bladder Cancer D. Eczema C. Bladder Cancer The barrel-chest characteristics of emphysema is a result of: A. Chronic Coughing B. Hyperinflation
C. Polycythemia D. Pulmonary Hypertension B. Hyperinflation We have an expert-written solution to this problem! Your patient is on theophylline for his asthma. You want to maintain his serum levels between: A. 0 to 5 mcg/mL B. 5 to 10 mcg/mL C. 5 to 15 mcg/mL D. 10 to 20 mcg/mL C. 5 to 15 mcg/mL Which ethnic group has the highest lung-cancer incidence and mortality rate? A. African American Men B. Scandinavian men and women C. Caucasian women
Joyce is taking a long-acting beta agonist for her asthma. What additional medication should she be taking? A. Inhaled corticosteroid B. Leukotriene-receptor antagonist C. Systemic Corticosteroid D. Methylxanthines A. Corticosteroids Madeline is a smoker in a primary-care visit with her provider. After her provider asks if she is willing to quit, she says she has decided to quit, has bought nicotine gum, and is interested in hearing about Chantix. Which of the following steps is Madeline in regarding behavior changes and her attempts at cessation? A. Precontemplation B. Action C. Maintenance D. Preparation D. Preparation
Amy has a history of lung cancer and is experiencing new-onset right side ptosis and miosis and says, "I'm so hot, but I'm not sweating." Which of the following conditions can be attributed to her new-onset symptoms? A. Bell's Palsy B. Turner's Syndrome C. Murphy's Syndrome D. Horner's Syndrome D. Horner's Syndrome Supplemental oxygen for how many hours per day has been shown to improve the mortality associated with COPD? A. 3 Hours B. 6 Hours C. 11 Hours D. 15 Hours D. 15 Hours
The clinician is assessing for the most common cause of increased neck size. Which area would the clinician exam? A. Salivary Glands B. Lymph nodes C. Thyroid D. Trachea C. Thyroid Joyce is seen in the clinic complaining of vague symptoms of nervousness and irritability. She is also having problems sleeping at night. On physical examination, the clinician finds an irregular heartbeat and hyperactive reflexes. The differential diagnosis should include which condition? A. Myxedema B. Thyrotoxicosis C. Cushing's Syndrome D. Pan-hypopituitarism B. Thyrotoxicosis
After removing a tack from a type 2 diabetic's heel and evaluating the site for infection, what is the best plan for this patient? A. Suggest the patient use a heating pad to improve circulation. B. Refer to a podiatrist for a foot-care treatment plan. C. Send the patient for acupuncture treatment. D. Recommend increased intake of vitamin B12. B. Refer to a podiatrist for a foot-care treatment plan. Which hydrocortisone dose would the clinician prescribe for a patient with Addison's disease? A. 25 to 50 mg daily B. 0.5 to 0.2 mg daily C. 20 mg in the morning and 10mg in early evening D. 2 to 4mg in the morning and 1 to 2mg in the evening. C. 20mg in the morning and 10mg in early evening.
