FNP 635 Midterm Review Questions With Complete
Solutions
A 32-week pregnant patient comes in complaining of
contractions, the NP educates the patient regarding the
following: Correct Answers Treatment with a beta 2 agonist
A 67 year old patient comes to the clinic stating that walking
upstairs to his bedroom is causing 'my chest to hurt'. The nurse
classifies the patient based on NYHA criteria as which stage of
angina? Correct Answers II
A 68 year old male presents with dizziness, confusion, sweating,
and complaining of palpitations. The nurse suspects the patient
is suffering from: Correct Answers hypoglycemia
A nurse is teaching a group of nurses about Parkinson's
medications. The nurse is correct to state that one side effect
associated with pramipexole [Mirapex] that is less likely to
occur with other dopamine agonists is: Correct Answers sleep
attacks
A patient being prescribed a low molecular weight heparin
become pregnant, the nurse understands that: Correct Answers
Factor Xa levels must be monitored closely.
A patient has frequent migraines, what med do you give?
Correct Answers Propanolol
,A patient returns to the office 6 weeks after initiating TLC's and
has lab work showing a LDL of 135. The nurses next step is to:
Correct Answers Prescribe a statin (lovastatin)
A patient who is post op and has severe pain, what is the best
pain med to give? Correct Answers Morphine (talk to pt/MD
best choice)
A patient with angina usually has what? Correct Answers
atherosclerosis
A patient with chronic renal failure becomes anemic, the NP
prepares the patient for: Correct Answers Treatment with
epoetin alfa
A patient with newly diagnosed pernicious anemia should have
a plan of care that includes: Correct Answers Vitamin B12
parenterally
A patient with Parkinson's disease is taking levodopa/carbidopa
[Sinemet]. The prescriber orders bromocriptine [Parlodel] to
treat dyskinesias. The nurse notes that the patient is agitated, and
the patient reports having frequent nightmares. The nurse will
contact the provider to discuss: Correct Answers Reducing the
dose of bromocriptine
Absolute contraindications to ACE inhibitors Correct Answers
bilateral renal artery stenosis, angioedema, and pregnancy
Absolutely NO ALCOHOL with: Correct Answers Flagyl
, ACE inhibitors help patients with heart failure by doing all of
the following except: Correct Answers Increasing heart rate and
preload
ACE inhibitors, do they effect the structures of the heart?
Correct Answers Yes
After starting a first-generation antipsychotic, the patient
develops which adverse reaction which the NP must now also
treat? Correct Answers Tardive dyskinesia
Baby is more at risk for CNS depression due to? Correct
Answers Blood brain barrier is not fully developed
Cannot be given orally Correct Answers Catecholamines
Diabetics with HTN Correct Answers Start with ACE inhibitor
Do ACE inhibitors activate the sympathetic nervous system
Correct Answers No
Do NOT give epi if pt taking: Correct Answers MAOI
Elderly and Infants Correct Answers Kidneys don't excrete as
well, and liver doesn't metabolize as well.
Fast compensation that does not effectively control BP long
term Correct Answers Baroreceptor Reflex
Fixed Combination Insulins Correct Answers 70/30
(NPH/regular ratio)
Solutions
A 32-week pregnant patient comes in complaining of
contractions, the NP educates the patient regarding the
following: Correct Answers Treatment with a beta 2 agonist
A 67 year old patient comes to the clinic stating that walking
upstairs to his bedroom is causing 'my chest to hurt'. The nurse
classifies the patient based on NYHA criteria as which stage of
angina? Correct Answers II
A 68 year old male presents with dizziness, confusion, sweating,
and complaining of palpitations. The nurse suspects the patient
is suffering from: Correct Answers hypoglycemia
A nurse is teaching a group of nurses about Parkinson's
medications. The nurse is correct to state that one side effect
associated with pramipexole [Mirapex] that is less likely to
occur with other dopamine agonists is: Correct Answers sleep
attacks
A patient being prescribed a low molecular weight heparin
become pregnant, the nurse understands that: Correct Answers
Factor Xa levels must be monitored closely.
A patient has frequent migraines, what med do you give?
Correct Answers Propanolol
,A patient returns to the office 6 weeks after initiating TLC's and
has lab work showing a LDL of 135. The nurses next step is to:
Correct Answers Prescribe a statin (lovastatin)
A patient who is post op and has severe pain, what is the best
pain med to give? Correct Answers Morphine (talk to pt/MD
best choice)
A patient with angina usually has what? Correct Answers
atherosclerosis
A patient with chronic renal failure becomes anemic, the NP
prepares the patient for: Correct Answers Treatment with
epoetin alfa
A patient with newly diagnosed pernicious anemia should have
a plan of care that includes: Correct Answers Vitamin B12
parenterally
A patient with Parkinson's disease is taking levodopa/carbidopa
[Sinemet]. The prescriber orders bromocriptine [Parlodel] to
treat dyskinesias. The nurse notes that the patient is agitated, and
the patient reports having frequent nightmares. The nurse will
contact the provider to discuss: Correct Answers Reducing the
dose of bromocriptine
Absolute contraindications to ACE inhibitors Correct Answers
bilateral renal artery stenosis, angioedema, and pregnancy
Absolutely NO ALCOHOL with: Correct Answers Flagyl
, ACE inhibitors help patients with heart failure by doing all of
the following except: Correct Answers Increasing heart rate and
preload
ACE inhibitors, do they effect the structures of the heart?
Correct Answers Yes
After starting a first-generation antipsychotic, the patient
develops which adverse reaction which the NP must now also
treat? Correct Answers Tardive dyskinesia
Baby is more at risk for CNS depression due to? Correct
Answers Blood brain barrier is not fully developed
Cannot be given orally Correct Answers Catecholamines
Diabetics with HTN Correct Answers Start with ACE inhibitor
Do ACE inhibitors activate the sympathetic nervous system
Correct Answers No
Do NOT give epi if pt taking: Correct Answers MAOI
Elderly and Infants Correct Answers Kidneys don't excrete as
well, and liver doesn't metabolize as well.
Fast compensation that does not effectively control BP long
term Correct Answers Baroreceptor Reflex
Fixed Combination Insulins Correct Answers 70/30
(NPH/regular ratio)
