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A 65-year-old patient with hypertension and associated angina requests a flu vaccine. The patient had a pneumococcal vaccine 10 years ago. The most appropriate plan of care would include: 1) influenza vaccine, 0.5 mL IM, 2) influenza vaccine, 0.5 mL IM, and pneumococcal vaccine, 0.5 mL IM. 3) pneumococcal vaccine, 0.5 mL IM. - ANSWER 2) influenza vaccine, 0.5 mL IM, and pneumococcal vaccine, 0.5 mL IM. An 87-year-old patient is being treated for major depression with a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor. Which of the following would have the greatest probability of remaining in the serum long after being discontinued? 1) Celexa 2) Prozac 3) Paxil 4) Zoloft - ANSWER 2) Fluoxetine (Prozac) Age-related macular degeneration leads to which of the following? 1) Loss of central vision 2) Loss of peripheral vision 3) hemianopsia bilateral - ANSWER 1) loss of central vision The approved therapeutic International Normalized Ratio (INR) for a patient on warfarin (Coumadin) therapy for atrial fibrillation is: 1) 1.0-2.0 2) 2.0-3.0 3) 2.5-3.5 - ANSWER 2) 2.0-3.0 A 57-year-old patient presents for a physical examination. The patient has been in good health, takes no medications, has a family history of hypertension and heart disease, denies alcohol use, and has never smoked. The patient's last tetanus booster was 9 years ago. Which of the following vaccines is indicated at this time? 1) TD 2) Influenza 3) PNA 4) Hep B - ANSWER 2) Influenza A patient with a diagnosis of diverticulosis presents with localized left lower quadrant discomfort, a palpable mass, mild leukocytosis, and T = 100° (37.8°C). The patient does not appear toxic and can tolerate fluids. An appropriate plan should include: 1) NPO, BARIUM enema 2) low fiber diet and referral to GI 3) clear liquids and oral antibiotics. 4) admit to hospital - ANSWER 3) clear liquids and oral antibiotics. A frail elder who is on total bed rest suddenly develops urinary and fecal incontinence. This condition is frequently an indication of: 1) dementia. 2) fecal impaction. 3) cholecystitis. 4) parkinsons. - ANSWER 2) fecal impaction. A 65-year-old female with diabetes mellitus presents for a routine follow up. BP is 142/88, Hgb A1c is 8.4%, fasting blood glucose is 160 mg/dL, and microalbumin is 60 mg/L (normal 30 mg/L). In addition to changing the diabetes medications, the nurse practitioner would also ensure that the patient is taking: 1) nifedipine 12.5mg daily . 2) Amlodipine 10mg daily 3) benazepril, 10 mg daily 4) atenolol 25mg BID - ANSWER 3) benazepril, 10 mg daily. A 67-year-old patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus, congestive heart failure (CHF), and mild coronary artery disease is currently taking digoxin, 0.25 mg daily; hydrochlorothiazide, 25 mg daily; glipizide, 10 mg daily; and atorvastatin (Lipitor), 20 mg h.s. Which of the following is an accurate statement regarding this regimen? 1) Glipizide will deplete potassium stores 2) The hydrochlorothiazide will predispose the patient to digoxin toxicity. 3) atorvastatin will worsen the diabetes - ANSWER 2) The hydrochlorothiazide will predispose the patient to digoxin toxicity. An 18-year-old patient presents with complaints of maxillary facial pain and yellow nasal discharge for 14 days. What is the appropriate initial pharmacologic intervention? 1) Amoxicillin 2) Diphenhydramine 3) Doxycycline 4) erythromycin - ANSWER 1) Amoxicillin Over the past 6 months, a nurse practitioner has been treating a 62-year-old construction worker for chronic/recurrent right biceps tendonitis. He has had good and bad days, but seems to respond well to NSAIDs and muscle relaxants. Today he returns to the clinic after feeling a "snapping" sensation in his right upper arm while lifting a cinder block. To aid in diagnosis, the nurse practitioner would evaluate: 1) Right shoulder ROM, and strength 2) for the presence of right upper arm bulge ("Popeye muscle") and biceps strength. 3) radial pulses and right biceps tendon 4) right supination/pronation - ANSWER 2) for the presence of right upper arm bulge ("Popeye muscle") and biceps strength. An 87-year-old long-term care facility resident was hospitalized for an abdominal surgery procedure, and the incision has become infected with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). The hospital is planning to return the patient to the same facility, which has no private rooms. According to CDC guidelines, the alternative placement would be to: 1) inform the hospital that the patient will have to go to another facility. 2) have the patient share a room with a resident who also has MRSA. 3) have the patient share a room with a resident who has VRSA. Delay discharge until the wound is clear - ANSWER 2) have the patient share a room with a resident Which of the following accurately describes the phenomenon of isolated systolic hypertension, as opposed to isolated diastolic or combined systolic/diastolic hypertension, in the elderly? 1) Considered a significant risk factor for MI or stroke 2) demonstrated to be related to smoking 3) Occurs primarily in men 4) Not considered to be a major risk - ANSWER 1) Considered a significant risk factor for MI or stroke 3) who also has MRSA. Therapy for temporal arteritis would include: 1) Tylenol with codiene 2) ibuprofen 800mg TID 3) prednisone, 60 mg daily PO and re-evaluate in 1 month. - ANSWER 3) prednisone, 60 mg daily PO and re-evaluate in 1 month. In addressing suspected domestic violence in an adult relationship, it is appropriate to: 1) just do a physical assessment, not social 2) make an assessment of battering. 3) avoid making a battering assessment, it is legal - ANSWER 2) make an assessment of battering. Which of the following laboratory tests are most widely accepted as indicators of the progression of HIV infection? 1) CD4 count and viral load 2) CD4 and Western Blot 3) CD4 and ELISA 4) WBC count and viral load - ANSWER 1) CD4 count and viral load Which class of antihypertensive agents has been associated with acute renal failure, and is absolutely CONTRAINDICATED in patients with bilateral renal artery stenosis? 1) Thiazide diuretics 2) Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors 3) Calcium channel blockers 4) Potassium sparing diuretics - ANSWER 2) Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors