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A 69-year-old patient asks which symptom should prompt immediate evaluation when experiencing palpitations.

A nurse practitioner is educating a patient about lifestyle modifications to lower blood pressure. Which recommendation has been shown to reduce blood pressure?

A 68-year-old male with heart failure takes furosemide daily. He presents with muscle weakness and intermittent palpitations. Laboratory studies reveal a potassium level of 2.5 mEq/L. Which electrolyte abnormality is present?

Which ECG finding is classically associated with hyperkalemia?

A patient with hypertension asks why treatment is important even though he feels well. Which response is most appropriate?

A 52-year-old male presents for an annual wellness exam. His blood pressure readings today are 148/92 mmHg and on repeat assessment 150/94 mmHg after 5 minutes of rest. He denies symptoms. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step?

This is a bonus question. If correct, you will be awarded 0.25 points. If incorrect, no points will be lost.  A patient is noted to ahve prominent U waves on ECG. Which laboratory value is most likely

Which symptom is more commonly associated with right-sided heart failure?

A 62-year-old male presents with chest discomfort that occurs when he climbs stairs and resolves after several minutes of rest. Which diagnosis is most consistent with this presentation?

A 76-year-old female presents with complaints of intermittent palpitations and fatigue. Her pulse is irregularly irregular at 112 beats/minute. Which arrhythmia is most likely?