NRNP-6531-19,Adv Prac Care Adlt across Lif.2020 Summer Qtr 06/01-08/23-PT27

When completing this quiz, did you comply with Walden University’s Code of Conduct including the expectations for academic integrity? What is the Gold standard for the diagnosis of asthma? Which of the following is not a goal of treatment for the patient with cystic fibrosis? An 18 year old basketball player complains of itching in the crural folds, buttocks, and upper thighs. The lesions are well demarcated and are half-moon shaped. The area is red, irritated, and there are small breaks in the skin from scratching. What is this patient’s diagnosis and how should it be treated? A patient complains of “an aggravating cough for the past 6 weeks.” There is no physiological cause for the cough. Which medication is most likely causing the cough? If a patient presents with a deep aching, red eye and there is no discharge, you should suspect: Of the following signs and symptoms of congestive heart failure (CHF), the earliest clinical manifestation is: The nurse practitioner is performing a physical exam on a middle-aged African-American man. Which of the following areas is a common site for melanomas in African-Americans and other dark-skinned individuals? A 55 year old patient has a work-up for hypertension and is noted to have elevated BUN and creatinine. Which of the following should the nurse practitioner suspect? An elderly patient is being seen in the clinic for complaint of “weak spells” relieved by sitting or lying down. How should the nurse practitioner proceed with the physical examination? Which of the following can result from chronic inflammation of a meibomian gland? Risk factors for acute otitis media (AOM) include all of the following except: Which of the following heart murmurs warrants the greatest concern? The most common cancer found on the auricle is: A cashier complains of dull ache and pressure sensation in her lower legs. It is relieved by leg elevation. She occasionally has edema in her lower legs at the end of the day. What is the most likely cause of these problems? A 46-year-old female with a past medical history of diabetes presents with a swollen, erythematous right auricle and is diagnosed with malignant otitis externa. The nurse practitioner knows that the most likely causative organism for this patient’s problem is: Which of the following patient characteristics are associated with chronic bronchitis? Which of the following dermatologic vehicles are the most effective in absorbing moisture and decreasing friction? A 58-year-old man is diagnosed with Barrett’s esophagus after an endoscopy. He has no known allergies. Which of the following medications is MOST appropriate to treat this patient’s disorder? A patient presents with an inflamed upper eyelid margin. The conjunctiva is red and there is particulate matter along the upper eyelid. The patient complains of a sensation that “there is something in my eye.” What is the diagnosis and how should it be treated? A 40 year old presents with a hordeolum. The nurse practitioner teaches the patient to: Which choice below is least effective for alleviating symptoms of the common cold? The nurse practitioner observes a tympanic membrane that is opaque, has decreased mobility, and is without bulging or inflammation. The least likely diagnosis for this patient is: A 76-year-old male complains of weight loss, nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramping and pain. Physical findings include an abdominal mass and stool positive for occult blood. The nurse practitioner pain suspects a tumor in the small intestine. The best diagnostic test for this patient is: Of the following choices, the least likely cause of cough is: A false-positive result with the fecal occult blood test can result from: A 40 year old female with history of frequent sun exposure presents with a multicolored lesion on her back. It has irregular borders and is about 11mm in diameter. What should the nurse practitioner suspect? Jennifer, age 49, who has a history of hyperlipidemia, has