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NURS629 PRACTICE REVIEW
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
UPDATED (2026/2027) (VERIFIED
ANSWERS)
A 28-year-old multipara who is 32 weeks gestation presents to your office
complaining of sudden onset of small amounts of bright red vaginal bleeding. She
has had several episodes and appears anxious. On exam, her uterus is soft to
palpation. Which of the following is most likely?
A. Placenta abruptio
B. Placenta previa
C. Acute cervicitis
D. Molar pregnancy (hydatidiform mole) correct answer B. Placenta previa
All of the following are not recommended for the outpatient treatment of mild
preeclampsia except which?
A. Aldomet (methyldopa) 250mg PO BID
B. Bedrest of the left side with bathroom privileges
C. Severe sodium restriction
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D. Restrict fluid intake to less than 1 litre per 24 hours correct answer B. Bedrest
of the left side with bathroom privileges
A woman at 32 weeks gestation has a positive throat culture for strep pygenes.
She denies allergies but gets very nauseous with erythromycin. Which of the
following is the best choice for this pregnant patient?
A. Ofloxacin (Floxin)
B. Clarithromycin (Biaxin)
C. Trimethoprim/Sulfamethizole (Bactrim DS)
D. Penicillin (Pen VK) correct answer D. Penicillin (Pen VK)
A 38-year-old multigravida who is at 32 weeks gestation calls the family nurse
practitioner complaining of bright red vaginal bleeding. There is no watery
discharge. She complains that her uterus feels hard and is very painful. Which of
the following conditions is most likely?
A. Placenta abruptio
B. A molar pregnancy
C. Placenta previa
D. An ectopic pregnancy correct answer A. Placenta abruptio
NURS629 PRACTICE REVIEW
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
UPDATED (2026/2027) (VERIFIED
ANSWERS)
A 28-year-old multipara who is 32 weeks gestation presents to your office
complaining of sudden onset of small amounts of bright red vaginal bleeding. She
has had several episodes and appears anxious. On exam, her uterus is soft to
palpation. Which of the following is most likely?
A. Placenta abruptio
B. Placenta previa
C. Acute cervicitis
D. Molar pregnancy (hydatidiform mole) correct answer B. Placenta previa
All of the following are not recommended for the outpatient treatment of mild
preeclampsia except which?
A. Aldomet (methyldopa) 250mg PO BID
B. Bedrest of the left side with bathroom privileges
C. Severe sodium restriction
, 2
D. Restrict fluid intake to less than 1 litre per 24 hours correct answer B. Bedrest
of the left side with bathroom privileges
A woman at 32 weeks gestation has a positive throat culture for strep pygenes.
She denies allergies but gets very nauseous with erythromycin. Which of the
following is the best choice for this pregnant patient?
A. Ofloxacin (Floxin)
B. Clarithromycin (Biaxin)
C. Trimethoprim/Sulfamethizole (Bactrim DS)
D. Penicillin (Pen VK) correct answer D. Penicillin (Pen VK)
A 38-year-old multigravida who is at 32 weeks gestation calls the family nurse
practitioner complaining of bright red vaginal bleeding. There is no watery
discharge. She complains that her uterus feels hard and is very painful. Which of
the following conditions is most likely?
A. Placenta abruptio
B. A molar pregnancy
C. Placenta previa
D. An ectopic pregnancy correct answer A. Placenta abruptio
