FAMILY NURSE
PRACTITIONER
FINAL REVIEW
QNS & ANS
2023/2024
,Which of the following antihypertensive medications should the nurse practitioner avoid
when treating patients with emphysema?
a. calcium channel blockers
b. ACE inhibitors
c. beta blockers
d. diuretics
correct anwer- c
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 IM stat
d. call 911
correct anwer- a
Which of the following findings is most likely in young prima gravidas with pregnancy
induced hypertension?
a. abdominal cramping and constipation
b. edema of the face and upper extremities
c. shortness of breath
d. dysuria and frequency
correct anwer- b
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 in both feet
correct anwer- d
A second triple screen on a 35 year old primigravida reveals abnormally low levels of
the alpha fetoprotein and estriol and high levels of human chorionic gonadatropin.
Which of the following interventions is the best choice for this patient?
a. order and ultrasound
b. order CT scan of abdomen
c. order a 24 hour urine for protein clearance
d. assess for history of illicit drug or alcohol use.
correct anwer- a
, All of the following are true statements about diverticula except:
a. diverticula are located in the colon
b. a low-fiber diet is associated with the condition
c. most diverticula in the colon are infected with Gram-negative bacteria
d. supplementing with fiber such as psyllium is recommended
correct anwer- c
Patients who are diagnosed with gonorrhea should also be treated for which of the
following infections?
a. chancroid
b. chlamydia trachomatis
c. herpes genitalis
d. PID
correct anwer- b
Kyphosis is a late sign of:
a. old age
b. osteopenia
c. osteoporosis
d. osteoarthritis
correct anwer- c
A 35 year old primigravida who is at 28 weeks gestation is expecting twins. You would
expect her alpha fetoprotein values to be?
a. normal
b. higher than normal
c. lower than normal
d. none of the above
correct anwer- b
Which of the following antihypertensive medications has beneficial effects to an elderly
white female with osteoporosis?
a. calcium-channel blockers
b. ACE inhibitors
c. beta blockers
d. diuretic
correct anwer- a
The Lachman maneuver is used to detect which of the following?
PRACTITIONER
FINAL REVIEW
QNS & ANS
2023/2024
,Which of the following antihypertensive medications should the nurse practitioner avoid
when treating patients with emphysema?
a. calcium channel blockers
b. ACE inhibitors
c. beta blockers
d. diuretics
correct anwer- c
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 IM stat
d. call 911
correct anwer- a
Which of the following findings is most likely in young prima gravidas with pregnancy
induced hypertension?
a. abdominal cramping and constipation
b. edema of the face and upper extremities
c. shortness of breath
d. dysuria and frequency
correct anwer- b
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 in both feet
correct anwer- d
A second triple screen on a 35 year old primigravida reveals abnormally low levels of
the alpha fetoprotein and estriol and high levels of human chorionic gonadatropin.
Which of the following interventions is the best choice for this patient?
a. order and ultrasound
b. order CT scan of abdomen
c. order a 24 hour urine for protein clearance
d. assess for history of illicit drug or alcohol use.
correct anwer- a
, All of the following are true statements about diverticula except:
a. diverticula are located in the colon
b. a low-fiber diet is associated with the condition
c. most diverticula in the colon are infected with Gram-negative bacteria
d. supplementing with fiber such as psyllium is recommended
correct anwer- c
Patients who are diagnosed with gonorrhea should also be treated for which of the
following infections?
a. chancroid
b. chlamydia trachomatis
c. herpes genitalis
d. PID
correct anwer- b
Kyphosis is a late sign of:
a. old age
b. osteopenia
c. osteoporosis
d. osteoarthritis
correct anwer- c
A 35 year old primigravida who is at 28 weeks gestation is expecting twins. You would
expect her alpha fetoprotein values to be?
a. normal
b. higher than normal
c. lower than normal
d. none of the above
correct anwer- b
Which of the following antihypertensive medications has beneficial effects to an elderly
white female with osteoporosis?
a. calcium-channel blockers
b. ACE inhibitors
c. beta blockers
d. diuretic
correct anwer- a
The Lachman maneuver is used to detect which of the following?
