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FNP study for Final exam 20252026
Exam Test Questions And
Verified Answers
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A bulla is: - ANSWER-A vesicle larger than 1 cm in
diameter.
A 45-year-old woman is seen in the clinic with complaints
of a vaginal discharge. The clinician identifies clue cells
on the vaginal smear. Which of the following diagnoses is
associated with this finding? - ANSWERBacterial
vaginosis
The most cost-effective screening test to determine HIV
status is which of the following? - ANSWER-Enzyme-
linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)
A 58-year-old woman presents with a breast mass. Which
of the following responses by the clinician would be most
appropriate? - ANSWER-"We will order a mammogram
and ultrasound to help establish a diagnosis."
Which ethical principle reflects respect for all persons and
their self-determination? - ANSWER-autonomy
In the United States, what is the second most common
connective tissue disease and the most destructive to the
joints? - ANSWERRheumatoid Arthritis
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Which of the following laboratory findings should the
clinician expect in a patient with untreated Graves'
disease? - ANSWER-A)
Elevated thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
B) Elevated T4
C) Elevated TRH
D) All of the above
Answer D
Julie, aged 50, has migraine headaches, frequent asthma
attacks, coronary artery disease, and hypertension. Which
of the following prophylactic medications would you
order for her migraines? - ANSWER-
Topiramate
Janet is a 30-year-old woman who has been recently
diagnosed with a herniated disc at the level of L5-S1. She
is currently in the emergency room with suspicion of
cauda equina compression. Which of the following is a
sign or symptom of cauda equina compression? -
ANSWER-Paresthesia of the perineum and buttocks
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Most adult poisonings are: - ANSWERintentional and
self-inflicted.
A 58-year-old woman who had a total abdominal
hysterectomy at the age of 45 is diagnosed with atrophic
vaginitis. Which of the following is the most appropriate
treatment? - ANSWER-Estradiol 7.5 mcg/24 hr vaginal
ring
A patient is seen in the office with complaints of six to
seven liquid bowel movements per day. Which of the
following assessment findings would lead the clinician to
a diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease? -
ANSWERHistory of international travel
A patient is diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux
disease (GERD), and his endoscopic report reveals the
presence of Barrett's epithelium. Which of the following
information should the clinician include in the explanation
of the pathology report? - ANSWER-A) This is a
premalignant tissue.
B) This tissue is resistant to gastric acid.
FNP study for Final exam 20252026
Exam Test Questions And
Verified Answers
,2|Page
A bulla is: - ANSWER-A vesicle larger than 1 cm in
diameter.
A 45-year-old woman is seen in the clinic with complaints
of a vaginal discharge. The clinician identifies clue cells
on the vaginal smear. Which of the following diagnoses is
associated with this finding? - ANSWERBacterial
vaginosis
The most cost-effective screening test to determine HIV
status is which of the following? - ANSWER-Enzyme-
linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)
A 58-year-old woman presents with a breast mass. Which
of the following responses by the clinician would be most
appropriate? - ANSWER-"We will order a mammogram
and ultrasound to help establish a diagnosis."
Which ethical principle reflects respect for all persons and
their self-determination? - ANSWER-autonomy
In the United States, what is the second most common
connective tissue disease and the most destructive to the
joints? - ANSWERRheumatoid Arthritis
,3|Page
Which of the following laboratory findings should the
clinician expect in a patient with untreated Graves'
disease? - ANSWER-A)
Elevated thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
B) Elevated T4
C) Elevated TRH
D) All of the above
Answer D
Julie, aged 50, has migraine headaches, frequent asthma
attacks, coronary artery disease, and hypertension. Which
of the following prophylactic medications would you
order for her migraines? - ANSWER-
Topiramate
Janet is a 30-year-old woman who has been recently
diagnosed with a herniated disc at the level of L5-S1. She
is currently in the emergency room with suspicion of
cauda equina compression. Which of the following is a
sign or symptom of cauda equina compression? -
ANSWER-Paresthesia of the perineum and buttocks
, 4|Page
Most adult poisonings are: - ANSWERintentional and
self-inflicted.
A 58-year-old woman who had a total abdominal
hysterectomy at the age of 45 is diagnosed with atrophic
vaginitis. Which of the following is the most appropriate
treatment? - ANSWER-Estradiol 7.5 mcg/24 hr vaginal
ring
A patient is seen in the office with complaints of six to
seven liquid bowel movements per day. Which of the
following assessment findings would lead the clinician to
a diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease? -
ANSWERHistory of international travel
A patient is diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux
disease (GERD), and his endoscopic report reveals the
presence of Barrett's epithelium. Which of the following
information should the clinician include in the explanation
of the pathology report? - ANSWER-A) This is a
premalignant tissue.
B) This tissue is resistant to gastric acid.
