ANCC APRN exam questions
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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:
Family and Medical Leave Act benefits.
home health services.
Social Security benefits.
vocational rehabilitation services.
requesting a referral for evaluation of the larynx.-Answer 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:
ordering a computed tomography scan of the head.
,ordering an immediate lateral neck x-ray.
prescribing systemic antibiotics and cool mist inhalations.
requesting a referral for evaluation of the larynx.
one month and six months.-Answer Routine immunization guidelines recommend
administering the hepatitis B vaccine at birth and repeating doses at:
one month and six months.
one month and two months.
four months and two years.
six months and 12 months.
tertiary prevention.-Answer 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:
cancer prevention.
primary prevention.
secondary prevention.
tertiary prevention.
,Motivational interviewing.-Answer Which health promotion strategy is most
appropriate for adolescents who are obese?
Individual-based behavior modification.
Motivational interviewing.
Parents should regulate meals.
Presenting video case studies.
cold compresses.-Answer reatment of viral conjunctivitis includes the use of:
antihistamine/decongestant drops.
antihistamine/mast cell stabilizer drops.
cold compresses.
steroid eyedrops.
Enalapril (Vasotec).-Answer 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?
Enalapril (Vasotec).
Furosemide (Lasix).
Hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL).
Propranolol (Inderal).
Complete blood count.-Answer 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?
Blood urea nitrogen level.
Complete blood count.
Liver function study.
Thyroid function study.
psoriasis.-Answer 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
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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:
Family and Medical Leave Act benefits.
home health services.
Social Security benefits.
vocational rehabilitation services.
requesting a referral for evaluation of the larynx.-Answer 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:
ordering a computed tomography scan of the head.
,ordering an immediate lateral neck x-ray.
prescribing systemic antibiotics and cool mist inhalations.
requesting a referral for evaluation of the larynx.
one month and six months.-Answer Routine immunization guidelines recommend
administering the hepatitis B vaccine at birth and repeating doses at:
one month and six months.
one month and two months.
four months and two years.
six months and 12 months.
tertiary prevention.-Answer 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:
cancer prevention.
primary prevention.
secondary prevention.
tertiary prevention.
,Motivational interviewing.-Answer Which health promotion strategy is most
appropriate for adolescents who are obese?
Individual-based behavior modification.
Motivational interviewing.
Parents should regulate meals.
Presenting video case studies.
cold compresses.-Answer reatment of viral conjunctivitis includes the use of:
antihistamine/decongestant drops.
antihistamine/mast cell stabilizer drops.
cold compresses.
steroid eyedrops.
Enalapril (Vasotec).-Answer 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?
Enalapril (Vasotec).
Furosemide (Lasix).
Hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL).
Propranolol (Inderal).
Complete blood count.-Answer 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?
Blood urea nitrogen level.
Complete blood count.
Liver function study.
Thyroid function study.
psoriasis.-Answer 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
