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AACN AGACNP Review Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the first-line treatment for symptomatic bradycardia in the acute setting?✔✔Administer atropine 0.5 mg IV push
What electrolyte imbalance is most likely to cause peaked T waves on ECG?✔✔Hyperkalemia
What is the recommended initial fluid for septic shock resuscitation?✔✔30 mL/kg of isotonic crystalloids
What is the most appropriate diagnostic test for suspected pulmonary embolism in a hemodynamically stable adult?✔✔CT pulmonary angiography
Which cardiac biomarker is most specific for diagnosing acute myocardial infarction?✔✔Troponin I 1 / 3
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What is the first priority in managing a patient with acute stroke symptoms?✔✔Obtain a non-contrast head CT
Which medication is indicated for rapid reversal of warfarin in life-threatening bleeding?✔✔Prothrombin complex concentrate (PCC)
What is the most appropriate management for a patient with atrial fibrillation and rapid ventricular rate?✔✔Initiate rate control with beta-blocker or calcium channel blocker
What is the most likely cause of hypotension following intubation?✔✔Decreased venous return from positive pressure ventilation
What should be monitored closely after initiating nitroprusside for hypertensive emergency?✔✔Cyanide toxicity
What is the hallmark symptom of pericardial tamponade? 2 / 3
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✔✔Pulsus paradoxus
What condition presents with elevated creatinine, oliguria, and muddy brown casts in the urine?✔✔Acute tubular necrosis
What is the first-line diagnostic tool for evaluating suspected abdominal aortic aneurysm rupture?✔✔Bedside abdominal ultrasound
What is the best management for a tension pneumothorax?✔✔Immediate needle decompression
Which electrolyte imbalance can cause torsades de pointes?✔✔Hypomagnesemia
What is the most likely complication of central line insertion in the subclavian vein?✔✔Pneumothorax
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