What are the guidelines for treating cholesterol to reduce atherosclerotic cardiovascular risk in adults?
What are the normal values for BP?
What was the purpose for developing Beers criteria?
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Normal FVC
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GOLD 4 Class
PFTs are:
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The NP knows the following statements regarding the pain of acute coronary syndrome are true except:
Preferred amount of exercise for older adults is:
Aortic regurgitation requires medical treatment for early signs of CHF with:
LB is a 77yo pt with chronic poorly controlled HTN. As the primary care provider you know that goals include prevention of target organ damage. During your eval you will assess for evidence of:
Functional abilities are best assessed by:
According to the 2017 ACC HTN guidelines, a normal BP is:
JM is a 68yo man who presents to your PCP for a physical. JM has had T2DM for 5yrs, .................... asymptomatic today, his exam is normal and his EKG is NSR. According to AHA/ACC guidelines, JM is at risk for what stage of CHF?
A 60yo woman with 30pack year hx, presents to PCP for eval of persistent, daily cough with increased sputum production, worse in the AM, o.................... year." Which of the following choices would you consider strongly in your critical thinking process?
The pathophys of HF is due to:
According to the 2017 ACC HTN guidelines the recommended BP goal for a 65yo African American woman w/a h/o HTN and DM and no h/o CKD is:
All of the following statements are true about lab values in older adults except:
Pt presents with c/o increasing SOB, cough w/occasional white sputum and fatigue. As part of the plan, you order labs. You know the likelihood of HF is low if the BNP is:
The Beers criteria are appropriate for use in eval use of certain meds in pts:
Chronic pain can have a major impact on a pt's ability to function and have .................... pain may be linked to:
The best way to dx structural heart dz/dysfunction non-invasively is:
DG, 65yo man, presents for eval of CP and L-sided shoulder pain. Pain begins after strenuous activity, including walking. Pain is characterized as dull, aching, 8/10 during activity, otherwise 0/10. Began a few months ago, intermittent, aggravated by exercised, .................... away after he stopped walking. BP 120/80, HR 72 and regular. Normal heart sounds, S1/S2, no murmurs. Which of the following DD would be most likely?
A 65yo Caucasian female presents with the following hx and s/s: mitral valve stenosis, PE unremarkable. You know this pt's stage of HF is:
MJ presents w/the following Hx and presentation: h/o structural damage w/current s/s of HF. Treatment will be based on MJ's stage of HF which is:
JM is 68yo man who presents for physical. He has T2DM x5yrs, smokes 1/2 PPD, BMI 30. No other .................... to the AHA/ACC guidelines. JM is stage A HF. Treatment goals for JM include:
55yo Caucasian male pt follows with you after a referral to a cardiologist. The pt reports .................... breathing. Which med was most likely prescribed?
The aging process causes what normal physiological changes in the heart?
