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NR601 Week 2: Quiz – July 2026
Which medication is PRIMARILY used in coronary artery disease (CAD) to reduce LDL cholesterol and stabilize atherosclerotic plaques?
Answers: A – D
- Atorvastatin (Lipitor) ✅ 🟢
- Fish oil
- Fiber supplementation
- Aspirin
Which medication class is used to improve walking distance in patients with intermittent claudication due to lower extremity peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Answers: A – D
- Statins
- Phosphodiesterase inhibitors ✅ 🟢
- Antiplatelet agents
- Beta blockers
Which patient is at HIGHEST risk for developing coronary artery disease (CAD)?
Answers: A – D
- A 28-year-old male who drinks alcohol daily and follows a vegetarian diet
- A 59-year-old female with mild asthma and seasonal allergies
- A 42-year-old male with hypertension, and a family history of early CAD ✅ 🟢
- A 35-year-old female with no medical history who occasionally exercises
Which physical assessment finding is MOST characteristic of advanced hyperlipidemia?
Answers: A – D
- Clubbing of the fingers
- Livedo reticularis on the thighs
- Xanthomas on the upper and lower eyelids ✅ 🟢
- Petechiae on the lower extremities
Which diagnostic test provides the BEST initial, non-invasive assessment of blood flow in a patient with suspected peripheral artery disease?
Answers: A – D
- Doppler ultrasound ✅ 🟢
- Magnetic resonance angiography
- Perfusion scan
- CT angiogram
Which diagnostic finding is MOST indicative of reversible myocardial ischemia in a patient with suspected stable angina?
Answers: A – D
- Stress-induced ST-segment depression and normalization of perfusion on rest imaging ✅ 🟢
- Resting echocardiogram showing diffuse hypokinesis and reduced ejection fraction
- Fixed luminal narrowing on coronary angiography without collateral circulation
- Coronary artery calcium (CAC) score of 300 with no perfusion defects
Which patient report indicates a need to contact the provider due to potential worsening of stable angina?
Answers: A – D
- Occasional skipped heartbeats without associated symptoms
- Shortness of breath during exercise that is relieved with periods of rest
- Chest discomfort that now occurs at rest instead of only with exertion ✅ 🟢
- Mild fatigue after a full day of activity……………………………..purchase entire quiz at $20 only
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