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Sylvia, age 83, presents with a 3 day history of pain and burning in the left forehead. This morning she
noticed a rash with erythematous papules in that site. What do you suspect? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Herpes zoster
A 19 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? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Tinea cruris, treat with a topical antifungal
Which of the following symptoms suggests a more serious cause of back pain? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Pain associated with lying down at night
Which of the following statements about multiple sclerosis (MS) is correct? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-MS is a chronic treatable illness with unknown cause and a variable course
Diagnostic radiological studies are indicated for low back pain: - CORRECT ANSWERS-When
there is a suspicion of a space occupying lesion, fracture, cauda , equina, or infection
The 4 classic features of Parkinson's disease are: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Tremor at rest, rigidity,
bradykinesia, and postural disturbances
What conditions must be met for you to bill "incident to" the physician, receiving 100% reimbursement
from Medicare? - CORRECT ANSWERS-The physician must be onsite and engaged in patient
care
Larry, age 66, is a smoker with hyperlipidemia and hypertension. He is 6 months post-MI. To prevent
reinfarction, the most important behavior change that he can make is to: - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Quit smoking
, A patient presents to urgent care complaining of dyspnea, fatigue, and lower extremity edema. The
echocardiogram reveals and ejection fraction of 38%. The nurse practitioner knows that these findings
are consistent with: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Systolic heart failure
A 20 year old is diagnosed with mild persistent asthma. What drug combination would be most effective
in keeping him symptom-free? - CORRECT ANSWERS-A bronchodilator PRN and an inhaled
corticosteroid
A 57-year-old male presents to urgent care complaining of substernal chest discomfort for the past hour.
The EKG reveals ST elevations in Leads II, III, and AVF. The nurse practitioner is aware that these changes
are consistent with which myocardial infarction territory? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Inferior wall
Antibiotic administration has been demonstrated to be of little benefit to the treatment of which of the
following disease processes? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Acute bronchitis
The most common correlate(s) with chronic bronchitis and emphysema is(are): - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Cigarette smoke inhalation
Which of the following is not a goal of treatment for the patient with cystic fibrosis? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Replacement of water soluble vitamins
Which drug category contains the drugs that are the first line Gold standard therapy for COPD? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Inhaled beta-2 agonist bronchodilators
Which of the following patient characteristics are associated with chronic bronchitis? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Normal weight, cyanosis, and greatly increased RR
Salmeterol (Servent) is prescribed for a patient with asthma. What is the most important teaching point
about this medication? - CORRECT ANSWERS-It is not effective during an acute asthma attack
Which of the following is not a risk factor for coronary arterial insufficiency? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Alcohol ingestion