NP Certification Q&A
NP Certification Q&A
Fitzgerald Health Education Associates
Heart Murmur Diagnostic Evaluation
11 minutes Posted Dec 4, 2023 at 11:00 am.
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A 35-year-old woman presents for a well-woman exam. She is without complaint, with BMI=22, and reports that she runs about 28 miles per week, 4-5 miles with each run, and has excellent exercise tolerance. She states, “I am in great health.” On physical examination, the NP notes a faint mid-systolic click followed by a grade 2/6 mid- to late-systolic murmur, best heard at the apex. No other abnormalities are noted. These findings are most suggestive ofA. aortic stenosisB. mit...