CMC/CSC Sample Exam Questions

CMC Sample Exam Questions

  1. In a patient admitted with an acute MI with percutaneous coronary intervention 2 days ago, which of the following should the nurse expect to be ordered at discharge?
    • clopidogrel (Plavix), metoprolol (Lopressor), and ASA
    • enalapril (Vasotec), NTG SL, and metoprolol (Lopressor)
    • low-molecular weight heparin, ASA, and statin
    • calcium channel-blocker, ASA, and NTG SL
  2. One week after a ST segment elevation MI, a patient develops a holosystolic murmur and thrill. BP is 80/50, PAP 70/40, CVP 30, PCWP 35, and CO 1.2. The most likely cause of these symptoms is
    • pulmonary embolus
    • ventricular septal defect
    • cardiac wall rupture
    • ventricular aneurysm
  3. Administration of furosemide (Lasix) in a patient with acute tubular necrosis (ATN) caused by aminoglycosides will
    • improve the patient's renal status.
    • increase drug toxicity.
    • increase blood flow to kidneys and reverse tubular damage.
    • improve therapeutic drug levels.

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CSC Sample Exam Questions

A postoperative CABG patient is taken to the ICU. Four hours post-operatively, the patient is noted to be restless, short of breath and has developed jugular vein distention. Vital signs are as follows:

BP 80/45
HR 125
RR 30
CVP 16
  1. The patient's chest tube output has been minimal during the last hour. These symptoms would most likely be indicative of which of the following?
    • cardiac tamponade
    • pulmonary contusion
    • cardiogenic shock
    • fluid volume overload
  2. The most important therapy ordered for a postoperative CABG patient who has received an arterial graft as an alternative conduit is the use of
    • beta-blockers to prevent tachycardia
    • calcium channel-blockers to prevent artery spasm
    • anticoagulants to prevent thrombus formation
    • phenylephrine to maintain MAP > 75

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Answers to CMC Sample Exam Questions

1. A
2. B
3. B

Answers to CSC Sample Exam Questions

1. A
2. B