NPTE Practice Question: Cardiac Conditions

Want to know a guaranteed topic to show up on the NPTE? We have the inside scoop on cardiac conditions that can help you secure the 600 and PASS the NPTE.

NPTE Practice Question:

Blake is a 45-year-old male patient with chest pain at rest, pallor, palpitations, hypertension, and an elevated blood serum cholesterol level of 242 mg/dL. All of these clinical signs and symptoms are MOST likely red flags indicative of which of the following conditions?

A. Stable angina pectoris
B. Unstable angina pectoris
C. Pericarditis
D. Peptic ulcer

If you get it wrong, don’t worry. Dr. Kyle Rice, better known as “Coach K” doesn’t just give you the answer -- he breaks down the question so you know how to eliminate answers before getting to the right one.

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