FNP 2 exam 1 practice questions
The bacterium responsible for the highest mortality in pts with CAP is:
A. Strep Pneumo
B. Mycoplasma pneumo
C. Moraxella catarrhalis
D. Haemophilus influenzae Correct Answer: Streptococcus pneumoniae
When initially treating adults for bronchitis, which would the NP be least likely to order?
A. Expectorants
B. Antibiotics
C. Bronchodilators
D. Antitussives Correct Answer: B. Antibiotics
What is the least common pathogen found in community-acquired atypical pneumonia?
A. Moxarella catarrhalis
B. Strep Pneumo
C. Pseudomonas aeruginosa
D. Mycoplasma Pneumonia Correct Answer: C. Pseudomonas: is an uncommon cause of CAP but is very
difficult bacteria to treat
Which of the following is recommended for erythema migrans treatment in early stages of lyme
disease?
A. Doxycyline (Vibramycin) 100mg PO BID X21 days
B. Ciprofloxacin (Cipro) 250 mg PO BID X14 days
C. Erythromycin (E-mycin) 333mg PO TID X10 days
D. Dixoxacillin 500mg PO BID X 10 days Correct Answer: A. Doxycyline 100mg PO BID X21 days-
Recommended by the CDC as gold standard treatment
28 y.o. student presents with "hacking cough." Productive with small amounts sputum, runny nose.
Doesn't take any meds, no allergies, no significant PMH. Temp: 99.9F, Resp: 16/min, HR: 90 BPM, diffuse
fine crackles. CXR shows diffuse infiltrates in lower lobe of right lung. CBC shows WBC count 10,500.
What is most likely diagnosis?
A. Strep pneumo
B. Mycoplasma pneumo
C. Acute Bronchitis
D. Legionnaires disease Correct Answer: B. Mycoplasma: most commonly seen in children and young
adults. spread through droplets, sneezing and coughing at close distance. DX made through sx and CXR
showing infiltrate to lower lobes
, 30 y.o. c/o pruritic hives over chest/ arms but denies SOB, difficulty swallowing. Reports family hx
allergic rhinitis, & asthma. Which of the following interventions is most appropriate?
A. Perform thorough History
B. Prescribe PO antihistamine such as benadryl 25mg PO QD
C. IM Epinephrine 1:1000 STAT
D. Call 911 Correct Answer: A. Take a thorough history prior to prescribing medications: find cause of
rash. No airway difficulty/ swallowing so no need for 911
Which of the following is associated with Vitamin B-12 anemia?
A. Spoon shaped nails and Pica
B. An abnormal neuro exam
C. Vegan diet
D. Tingling/ numbness in both feet Correct Answer: D. Tingling and numbness in both feet: B12 can
cause nerve damage if left untreated, also dementia, memory loss, difficulty walking, mood changes,
depression also
A 70 y.o male c/o bright red spot in his left eye for 2 days. He denies pain, visual changes, or headaches.
New onset cough from recent viral illness. The only med he was on was Bayer Aspirin 1 tablet daily.
Which of the following is most likely?
A. Corneal Abraison
B. Acute bacterial conjunctivitis
C. Acute uveitis
D. Subconjunctival hemorrhage Correct Answer: D: Subconjunctival hemorrhage: caused by increased
intraocular pressure due to straining, coughing, heavy lifting etc. Self limiting- disappears in 1-3 weeks
RMSF is caused by bite of:
A. Mosquito
B. Tick
C. Insect
D. Flea Correct Answer: B: Tick with parasite Rickettsia rickettsii
4 y.o. female comes in after just starting pre school complaining of burning/ itching in both eyes along
with runny nose. Child's eyes appear injected bilaterally, the throat is red and her inferior nasal
turbinates are swollen. Which is most likely?
A. Herpes Keratitis
B. Corneal Ulcer
C. Viral Conjunctivitis
D. Bacterial conjunctivitis Correct Answer: C: Viral- no signs of infection but pts often complain of red/
itchy/ swollen eyes
What test would you use on a 7 y.o. to screen for color blindness?
A. Snellen chart
The bacterium responsible for the highest mortality in pts with CAP is:
A. Strep Pneumo
B. Mycoplasma pneumo
C. Moraxella catarrhalis
D. Haemophilus influenzae Correct Answer: Streptococcus pneumoniae
When initially treating adults for bronchitis, which would the NP be least likely to order?
A. Expectorants
B. Antibiotics
C. Bronchodilators
D. Antitussives Correct Answer: B. Antibiotics
What is the least common pathogen found in community-acquired atypical pneumonia?
A. Moxarella catarrhalis
B. Strep Pneumo
C. Pseudomonas aeruginosa
D. Mycoplasma Pneumonia Correct Answer: C. Pseudomonas: is an uncommon cause of CAP but is very
difficult bacteria to treat
Which of the following is recommended for erythema migrans treatment in early stages of lyme
disease?
A. Doxycyline (Vibramycin) 100mg PO BID X21 days
B. Ciprofloxacin (Cipro) 250 mg PO BID X14 days
C. Erythromycin (E-mycin) 333mg PO TID X10 days
D. Dixoxacillin 500mg PO BID X 10 days Correct Answer: A. Doxycyline 100mg PO BID X21 days-
Recommended by the CDC as gold standard treatment
28 y.o. student presents with "hacking cough." Productive with small amounts sputum, runny nose.
Doesn't take any meds, no allergies, no significant PMH. Temp: 99.9F, Resp: 16/min, HR: 90 BPM, diffuse
fine crackles. CXR shows diffuse infiltrates in lower lobe of right lung. CBC shows WBC count 10,500.
What is most likely diagnosis?
A. Strep pneumo
B. Mycoplasma pneumo
C. Acute Bronchitis
D. Legionnaires disease Correct Answer: B. Mycoplasma: most commonly seen in children and young
adults. spread through droplets, sneezing and coughing at close distance. DX made through sx and CXR
showing infiltrate to lower lobes
, 30 y.o. c/o pruritic hives over chest/ arms but denies SOB, difficulty swallowing. Reports family hx
allergic rhinitis, & asthma. Which of the following interventions is most appropriate?
A. Perform thorough History
B. Prescribe PO antihistamine such as benadryl 25mg PO QD
C. IM Epinephrine 1:1000 STAT
D. Call 911 Correct Answer: A. Take a thorough history prior to prescribing medications: find cause of
rash. No airway difficulty/ swallowing so no need for 911
Which of the following is associated with Vitamin B-12 anemia?
A. Spoon shaped nails and Pica
B. An abnormal neuro exam
C. Vegan diet
D. Tingling/ numbness in both feet Correct Answer: D. Tingling and numbness in both feet: B12 can
cause nerve damage if left untreated, also dementia, memory loss, difficulty walking, mood changes,
depression also
A 70 y.o male c/o bright red spot in his left eye for 2 days. He denies pain, visual changes, or headaches.
New onset cough from recent viral illness. The only med he was on was Bayer Aspirin 1 tablet daily.
Which of the following is most likely?
A. Corneal Abraison
B. Acute bacterial conjunctivitis
C. Acute uveitis
D. Subconjunctival hemorrhage Correct Answer: D: Subconjunctival hemorrhage: caused by increased
intraocular pressure due to straining, coughing, heavy lifting etc. Self limiting- disappears in 1-3 weeks
RMSF is caused by bite of:
A. Mosquito
B. Tick
C. Insect
D. Flea Correct Answer: B: Tick with parasite Rickettsia rickettsii
4 y.o. female comes in after just starting pre school complaining of burning/ itching in both eyes along
with runny nose. Child's eyes appear injected bilaterally, the throat is red and her inferior nasal
turbinates are swollen. Which is most likely?
A. Herpes Keratitis
B. Corneal Ulcer
C. Viral Conjunctivitis
D. Bacterial conjunctivitis Correct Answer: C: Viral- no signs of infection but pts often complain of red/
itchy/ swollen eyes
What test would you use on a 7 y.o. to screen for color blindness?
A. Snellen chart
