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110. The family nurse practitioner examines a patient who has sustained a non-work-related injury that interferes with the patient's ability to perform his or her job. The patient does not qualify for medical disability and has a reasonable chance of engaging in a suitable occupation with proper therapy. The nurse practitioner recommends that the patient apply for: (a) Family and Medical Leave Act benefits. (b) Home health services. (c) Social Security benefits. (d) Vocational rehabilitation services. 111. A 45-year-old patient who is an opera singer reports progressive hoarseness for the last four weeks. The hoarseness began after a three-hour opera performance. The patient does not smoke and reports no weight loss, upper respiratory infection, dysphagia, or shortness of breath. The family nurse practitioner manages this patient by: (a) ordering a computed tomography scan of the head. (b) ordering an immediate lateral neck x-ray. (c) prescribing systemic antibiotics and cool mist inhalations. (d) requesting a referral for evaluation of the larynx. 112. A patient who sustained a myocardial infarction comes to the clinic for a refill of atorvastatin (Lipitor). The family nurse practitioner explains that the medication is prescribed for: (a) cancer prevention. (b) primary prevention. (c) secondary prevention. (d) tertiary prevention. 113. Which health promotion strategy is most appropriate for adolescents who are obese? (a) Individual-based behavior modification. (b) Motivational interviewing. (c) Parents should regulate meals. (d) Presenting video case studies. 114. Treatment of viral conjunctivitis includes the use of: (a) antihistamine/decongestant drops. (b) antihistamine/mast cell stabilizer drops. (c) Cold compresses. (d) steroid eyedrops. 115. A 60-year-old patient with diabetes has a blood pressure reading of 150/96 mmHg. After three months of increased exercise and decreased calories, the patient has lost 10 lb (4.54 kg). The patient's follow-up blood pressure is 142/94 mmHg. Which medication does the family nurse practitioner prescribe? (a) Enalapril (Vasotec). (b) Furosemide (Lasix). (c) Hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL). (d) Propranolol (Inderal). 116. A patient who had a total gastrectomy one year ago complains of a sore mouth, indigestion, and tingling in the lower extremities. Which test is ordered by the family nurse practitioner? (a) Blood urea nitrogen level. (b) Complete blood count. (c) Liver function study. (d) Thyroid function study. 117. A 42-year-old patient with epistaxis, dilated pupils, tachycardia, and mild euphoria shows symptoms associated with the use of: (a) Benzodiazepine (Alprazolam). (b) Cocaine. (c) Morphine (MS Contin). (d) Oxycodone (OxyContin). 118. A 40-year-old patient has had a generalized, nonpruritic skin eruption with intermittent exacerbations over the past 10 years. Currently, a well-circumscribed erythematous plaque appears over the patient's left gluteal fold area. The lesion is covered with scales and has some fissuring. The family nurse practitioner makes a diagnosis of: (a) atopic dermatitis. (b) ichthyosis. (c) psoriasis. (d) tinea corporis. 119. During cardiac auscultation, a soft first heart sound with a holosystolic apical murmur that radiates to the left axilla suggests: (a) Aortic stenosis. (b) Mitral regurgitation. (c) Mitral stenosis. (d) Mitral valve prolapse. 120. After determining that a patient has a lead level of 16 mcg/dL, the family nurse practitioner: (a) Advises the parent to avoid giving the patient bottles of whole milk. (b) Consults with a physical therapist for muscle strengthening. (c) observes for signs of diminished reflexes on the physical exam. (d) Orders an increase of iron supplements to 6 mg/kg per day divided in two doses. 121. Clinical practice guidelines are designed to: (a) Be used in every patient situation. (b) Increase variations in clinical care. (c) mandate practice decisions. (d) serve as a handbook to best practice. 122. The family nurse practitioner participates in a hospital-based quality improvement project. The nurse practitioner reviews four charts per month of a nurse practitioner colleague to ensure diabetes protocols are met. This process is a: (a) Core competency. (b) Force field analysis. (c) Peer review. (d) Risk analysis.