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A 72-year-old woman has been on hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg for many years to control her
Stage II hypertension. Her blood pressure (BP) at this visit is 168/96. She is currently complaining of
pain on her right hip and on both knees. She has increased her dose of ibuprofen (Motrin) from
400 mg 3 times day (TID) to 800 mg TID. She is still in pain and would like something stronger.
Which of the following statements is the best explanation of the effects of ibuprofen (Motrin) on
her disease?
A) It increases the chances of adverse effects to her health
B) It inhibits the effect of renal prostaglandins and blunts the effectiveness of the diuretic
C) It prolongs the therapeutic effects of hydrochlorothiazide and other diuretics
D) None of the statements are true - CORRECT ANSWERS B) It inhibits the effect of renal
prostaglandins and blunts the effectiveness of the diuretic.
NSAIDs and ASA inhibit the vasodilatory effects of prostaglandins, which predisposes the kidney to
ischemia. NSAIDs and diuretics can cause acute prerenal failure by decreasing renal blood flow.
2. All of the following are infections that affect mostly the labia and vagina except:
A) Bacterialvaginosis
B) Candidiasis
C) Trichomoniasis
D) Chlamydia trachomatis - CORRECT ANSWERS D) Chlamydia trachomatis
Infections that commonly affect the labia and vagina include bacterial vaginosis, candidiasis, and
trichomoniasis. Chlamydia trachomatis commonly affects the cervix, endometrial lining , fallopian
tubes, and pelvic cavity.
The nurse practitioner would test the obturator and iliopsoas muscle to evaluate for:
A) Cholecystitis
B) Acute appendicitis
C) Inguinal hernia
D) Gastriculcer - CORRECT ANSWERS B) Acute appendicitis.
Signs and symptoms of an acute abdomen include invol- untary guarding, rebound tenderness,
boardlike abdomen, and a positive obtu- rator and psoas sign. A positive obturator sign occurs
when pain is elicted by internal rotation of the right hip from 90 degrees hip/knee flexion. The
psoas sign is positive when pain occurs with passive extension of the thigh while the patient is lying
on his/her side with knees extended, or when pain occurs with active flexion of his/her thigh at the
hip.
,Treatment for mild preeclampsia includes all of the following except:
A) Bed rest except for bathroom privileges
B) Close monitoring of weight and blood pressure
C) Close follow-up of urinary protein, serum creatinine, and platelet count
D) A prescription of methyldopa (Aldomet) to control blood pressure - CORRECT ANSWERS
D) A prescription of methyldopa (Aldomet) to control blood pressure
Recommended care for women diagnosed with preeclampsia includes bed rest with bath- room
privileges, weight and BP monitoring, and closely following urine protein and serum protein,
creatinine, and platelet counts. Oral medications are not used as first-line treatment.
All of the following services are covered under Medicare Part A except:
A) Inpatienthospitalizations
B) Medicines administered to a patient while hospitalized
C) Nursing home care
D) Surgeons - CORRECT ANSWERS C) Nursing home care
Medicare A coverage includes inpatient hospitalization and skilled care given in a certified skilled
nursing facility. Most nursing home care is custodial care (help with bathing, dressing, using a
bathroom, and eating). This care is not covered by Medicare A.
A 28-year-old student is seen in the school health clinic with complaints of a hacking cough that is
productive of small amounts of sputum and a runny nose. He does not take any medications,
denies any allergies, and has no significant medical history. Physical examination reveals a low-
grade temperature of 99.9 degrees Fahrenheit, respirations of 16/min, a pulse of 90 beats per
minute, and diffuse fine crackles in the base of the lungs. A chest radiograph (x-ray) shows diffuse
infiltrates on the lower lobe of the right lung. The total white blood cell count is 10,500/uL. What is
the most likely diagnosis?
A) Streptococcal pneumonia
B) Mycoplasma pneumonia
C) Acute bronchitis
D) Legionnaires disease - CORRECT ANSWERS B) Mycoplasma pneumonia
Mycoplasma pneumonia is the organism most com- monly seen in children and young adults. It is
easily spread from droplets, from sneezing and coughing, in close proximity. Diagnosis is based on
symptoms and x-ray results of infiltrates in lower lobes.
A 39-year-old migrant worker presents to the clinic 2.5 days after a purified protein derivative
(PPD) test. What minimum size of induration would be considered posi- tive for this patient?
A) 3 mm B) 5 mm C) 10 mm D) 15 mm - CORRECT ANSWERS C) 10 mm
The PPD is administered on the volar aspect of the lower arm and read 48 hours after the test is
given. The PPD result must have induration and measure 10 mm or greater to be positive in a low-
,risk patient. Induration (firmness with palpation) must be present. If the site has erythema but no
induration, result would be negative. Color is not important.
All of the following are correct statements regarding the role of the person named in a durable
power of attorney except:
A) The agent's decisions are legally binding
B) The agent can make decisions in other areas of the patient's life such as financial
issues
C) The agent can decide for the patient who is on life support when that life support
can be terminated
D) The patient's spouse has a right to override the agent's decisions - CORRECT ANSWERS
D) The patient's spouse has a right to override the agent's decisions
The person named in a durable power of attorney (the agent) is designated by the patient to make
all medical decisions, as well as any decisions regarding the patient's private affairs in the event
that the patient becomes incompetent and unable to make his/her own decisions. No one has the
ability to override the agent's decision.
All of the following are true statements regarding Munchausen syndrome except:
A) It is considered a mental illness
B) The patient has a medical illness that causes an anxiety reaction and denial
C) The patient fakes an illness in order to gain attention from health care providers
D) The patient has an inconsistent medical history along with a past history of
frequent hospitalizations - CORRECT ANSWERS B) The patient has a medical illness that
causes an anxiety reaction and denial
Munchausen syndrome is a psychiatric disorder in which the patient fakes a medical illness or
disorder to gain attention from health care provid- ers. These patients commonly use the
emergency department frequently to gain attention.
Which of the following antihypertensive medications should the nurse practitioner avoid when
treating patients with emphysema?
A) Calcium channel blockers
B) Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors
C) Beta-blockers
D) Diuretics - CORRECT ANSWERS C) Beta-blockers
Beta-blockers should be avoided in patients with a history of emphysema. Studies have shown
evidence of a reduction in forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1), increased airway
hyperresponsiveness, and inhibition of bronchodilator response to beta agonists in patients
receiving non-selective beta- blockers and high doses of cardioselective beta-blockers.
A 30-year-old chef complains of pruritic hives over her chest and arms but denies difficulty
swallowing or breathing. She reports a family history of allergic rhinitis and asthma. Which of the
following interventions is most appropriate?
, A) Perform a complete and thorough history
B) Prescribe an oral antihistamine such as diphenhydramine 25 mg PO QID
C) Give an injection of epinephrine 1:1000 intramuscularly stat
D) Call 911 - CORRECT ANSWERS A) Perform a complete and thorough history
Prior to prescribing medications, a complete and thorough history must be performed to
determine possible causes of hives. The patient denied difficulty with swallowing and breathing, so
there was no medical emergency to require calling 911.
Which of the following findings is most likely in young primigravidas with pregnancy-induced
hypertension?
A) Abdominal cramping and constipation
B) Edema of the face and the upper extremities
C) Shortness of breath
D) Dysuria and frequency - CORRECT ANSWERS B) Edema of the face and the upper
extremities
Common signs and symptoms of pregnancy-induced hypertension include edema of the face and
the upper extremities, weight gain, blurred vision, elevated BP, proteinuria, and headaches.
Which of the following symptoms is associated with B12 deficiency anemia?
A) Spoon-shaped nails and pica
B) An abnormal neurological exam
C) A vegan diet
D) Tingling and numbness of both feet - CORRECT ANSWERS D) Tingling and numbness
of both feet
Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia can cause nerve cell damage if not treated. Symptoms of B12
deficiency anemia may include tingling or numbness in fingers and toes, difficulty walking, mood
changes or depression, memory loss, disorientation, and dementia.
A second triple screen on a 35-year-old primigravida reveals abnormally low lev- els of the alpha
fetoprotein and estriol and high levels of human chorionic gonad- otropin. Which of the following
interventions is the best choice for this patient?
A) Order an ultrasound
B) Order a computed tomography (CT) scan of the abdomen
C) Order a 24-hour urine for protein clearance
D) Assess for a history of illicit drug or alcohol use - CORRECT ANSWERS A) Order an
ultrasound
Abnormally low levels of alpha fetoprotein and estriol and high levels of human chorionic
gonadotropin are abnormal during pregnancy. An ultrasound should be ordered to further
evaluate the fetus for characteristics of Down syndrome and/or fetal demise.
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A+
A 72-year-old woman has been on hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg for many years to control her
Stage II hypertension. Her blood pressure (BP) at this visit is 168/96. She is currently complaining of
pain on her right hip and on both knees. She has increased her dose of ibuprofen (Motrin) from
400 mg 3 times day (TID) to 800 mg TID. She is still in pain and would like something stronger.
Which of the following statements is the best explanation of the effects of ibuprofen (Motrin) on
her disease?
A) It increases the chances of adverse effects to her health
B) It inhibits the effect of renal prostaglandins and blunts the effectiveness of the diuretic
C) It prolongs the therapeutic effects of hydrochlorothiazide and other diuretics
D) None of the statements are true - CORRECT ANSWERS B) It inhibits the effect of renal
prostaglandins and blunts the effectiveness of the diuretic.
NSAIDs and ASA inhibit the vasodilatory effects of prostaglandins, which predisposes the kidney to
ischemia. NSAIDs and diuretics can cause acute prerenal failure by decreasing renal blood flow.
2. All of the following are infections that affect mostly the labia and vagina except:
A) Bacterialvaginosis
B) Candidiasis
C) Trichomoniasis
D) Chlamydia trachomatis - CORRECT ANSWERS D) Chlamydia trachomatis
Infections that commonly affect the labia and vagina include bacterial vaginosis, candidiasis, and
trichomoniasis. Chlamydia trachomatis commonly affects the cervix, endometrial lining , fallopian
tubes, and pelvic cavity.
The nurse practitioner would test the obturator and iliopsoas muscle to evaluate for:
A) Cholecystitis
B) Acute appendicitis
C) Inguinal hernia
D) Gastriculcer - CORRECT ANSWERS B) Acute appendicitis.
Signs and symptoms of an acute abdomen include invol- untary guarding, rebound tenderness,
boardlike abdomen, and a positive obtu- rator and psoas sign. A positive obturator sign occurs
when pain is elicted by internal rotation of the right hip from 90 degrees hip/knee flexion. The
psoas sign is positive when pain occurs with passive extension of the thigh while the patient is lying
on his/her side with knees extended, or when pain occurs with active flexion of his/her thigh at the
hip.
,Treatment for mild preeclampsia includes all of the following except:
A) Bed rest except for bathroom privileges
B) Close monitoring of weight and blood pressure
C) Close follow-up of urinary protein, serum creatinine, and platelet count
D) A prescription of methyldopa (Aldomet) to control blood pressure - CORRECT ANSWERS
D) A prescription of methyldopa (Aldomet) to control blood pressure
Recommended care for women diagnosed with preeclampsia includes bed rest with bath- room
privileges, weight and BP monitoring, and closely following urine protein and serum protein,
creatinine, and platelet counts. Oral medications are not used as first-line treatment.
All of the following services are covered under Medicare Part A except:
A) Inpatienthospitalizations
B) Medicines administered to a patient while hospitalized
C) Nursing home care
D) Surgeons - CORRECT ANSWERS C) Nursing home care
Medicare A coverage includes inpatient hospitalization and skilled care given in a certified skilled
nursing facility. Most nursing home care is custodial care (help with bathing, dressing, using a
bathroom, and eating). This care is not covered by Medicare A.
A 28-year-old student is seen in the school health clinic with complaints of a hacking cough that is
productive of small amounts of sputum and a runny nose. He does not take any medications,
denies any allergies, and has no significant medical history. Physical examination reveals a low-
grade temperature of 99.9 degrees Fahrenheit, respirations of 16/min, a pulse of 90 beats per
minute, and diffuse fine crackles in the base of the lungs. A chest radiograph (x-ray) shows diffuse
infiltrates on the lower lobe of the right lung. The total white blood cell count is 10,500/uL. What is
the most likely diagnosis?
A) Streptococcal pneumonia
B) Mycoplasma pneumonia
C) Acute bronchitis
D) Legionnaires disease - CORRECT ANSWERS B) Mycoplasma pneumonia
Mycoplasma pneumonia is the organism most com- monly seen in children and young adults. It is
easily spread from droplets, from sneezing and coughing, in close proximity. Diagnosis is based on
symptoms and x-ray results of infiltrates in lower lobes.
A 39-year-old migrant worker presents to the clinic 2.5 days after a purified protein derivative
(PPD) test. What minimum size of induration would be considered posi- tive for this patient?
A) 3 mm B) 5 mm C) 10 mm D) 15 mm - CORRECT ANSWERS C) 10 mm
The PPD is administered on the volar aspect of the lower arm and read 48 hours after the test is
given. The PPD result must have induration and measure 10 mm or greater to be positive in a low-
,risk patient. Induration (firmness with palpation) must be present. If the site has erythema but no
induration, result would be negative. Color is not important.
All of the following are correct statements regarding the role of the person named in a durable
power of attorney except:
A) The agent's decisions are legally binding
B) The agent can make decisions in other areas of the patient's life such as financial
issues
C) The agent can decide for the patient who is on life support when that life support
can be terminated
D) The patient's spouse has a right to override the agent's decisions - CORRECT ANSWERS
D) The patient's spouse has a right to override the agent's decisions
The person named in a durable power of attorney (the agent) is designated by the patient to make
all medical decisions, as well as any decisions regarding the patient's private affairs in the event
that the patient becomes incompetent and unable to make his/her own decisions. No one has the
ability to override the agent's decision.
All of the following are true statements regarding Munchausen syndrome except:
A) It is considered a mental illness
B) The patient has a medical illness that causes an anxiety reaction and denial
C) The patient fakes an illness in order to gain attention from health care providers
D) The patient has an inconsistent medical history along with a past history of
frequent hospitalizations - CORRECT ANSWERS B) The patient has a medical illness that
causes an anxiety reaction and denial
Munchausen syndrome is a psychiatric disorder in which the patient fakes a medical illness or
disorder to gain attention from health care provid- ers. These patients commonly use the
emergency department frequently to gain attention.
Which of the following antihypertensive medications should the nurse practitioner avoid when
treating patients with emphysema?
A) Calcium channel blockers
B) Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors
C) Beta-blockers
D) Diuretics - CORRECT ANSWERS C) Beta-blockers
Beta-blockers should be avoided in patients with a history of emphysema. Studies have shown
evidence of a reduction in forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1), increased airway
hyperresponsiveness, and inhibition of bronchodilator response to beta agonists in patients
receiving non-selective beta- blockers and high doses of cardioselective beta-blockers.
A 30-year-old chef complains of pruritic hives over her chest and arms but denies difficulty
swallowing or breathing. She reports a family history of allergic rhinitis and asthma. Which of the
following interventions is most appropriate?
, A) Perform a complete and thorough history
B) Prescribe an oral antihistamine such as diphenhydramine 25 mg PO QID
C) Give an injection of epinephrine 1:1000 intramuscularly stat
D) Call 911 - CORRECT ANSWERS A) Perform a complete and thorough history
Prior to prescribing medications, a complete and thorough history must be performed to
determine possible causes of hives. The patient denied difficulty with swallowing and breathing, so
there was no medical emergency to require calling 911.
Which of the following findings is most likely in young primigravidas with pregnancy-induced
hypertension?
A) Abdominal cramping and constipation
B) Edema of the face and the upper extremities
C) Shortness of breath
D) Dysuria and frequency - CORRECT ANSWERS B) Edema of the face and the upper
extremities
Common signs and symptoms of pregnancy-induced hypertension include edema of the face and
the upper extremities, weight gain, blurred vision, elevated BP, proteinuria, and headaches.
Which of the following symptoms is associated with B12 deficiency anemia?
A) Spoon-shaped nails and pica
B) An abnormal neurological exam
C) A vegan diet
D) Tingling and numbness of both feet - CORRECT ANSWERS D) Tingling and numbness
of both feet
Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia can cause nerve cell damage if not treated. Symptoms of B12
deficiency anemia may include tingling or numbness in fingers and toes, difficulty walking, mood
changes or depression, memory loss, disorientation, and dementia.
A second triple screen on a 35-year-old primigravida reveals abnormally low lev- els of the alpha
fetoprotein and estriol and high levels of human chorionic gonad- otropin. Which of the following
interventions is the best choice for this patient?
A) Order an ultrasound
B) Order a computed tomography (CT) scan of the abdomen
C) Order a 24-hour urine for protein clearance
D) Assess for a history of illicit drug or alcohol use - CORRECT ANSWERS A) Order an
ultrasound
Abnormally low levels of alpha fetoprotein and estriol and high levels of human chorionic
gonadotropin are abnormal during pregnancy. An ultrasound should be ordered to further
evaluate the fetus for characteristics of Down syndrome and/or fetal demise.
