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ANCC Exam Questions Questions and
Correct Answers/ Latest Update / Already
Graded
A 50-year-old woman presents to the clinic for follow-up on her type 2
diabetes mellitus. She is currently taking metformin (Glumetza) at her
maximum tolerated dose, and her HbA1C at the current appointment
is 8.6%. The patient is not open to insulin and wants to try alternative
medications to reduce her HbA1C. Which of the following medications
will directly stimulate the release of insulin from pancreatic beta cells,
thereby lowering blood glucose concentrations?
A.
Acarbose (Precose)
Incorrect
B.
Dulaglutide (Trulicity)
Incorrect
C.
Empagliflozin (Jardiance)
Incorrect
D.
Glipizide (Glucotrol)
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Ans: Glipizide (Glucotrol)
An 18-year-old patient presents with unilateral ear pain for 2 days. On
an otoscopic exam, the tympanic membrane is bulging and appears
inflamed. The posterior landmarks are obscured, and the light reflex is
distorted. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
A.
Mastoiditis
Incorrect
B.
Otitis externa
Incorrect
C.
Otitis media
Correct
D.
Presbycusis
Ans: Otitis media
A 7-year-old boy with a past medical history of atopic dermatitis
presents to the clinic with his father for concern about an allergic
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reaction. The boy states that 2 hours ago, after eating lunch, he
developed an itchy throat and eye swelling. He reports no wheezing or
shortness of breath. The physical exam does not show urticaria, and his
airway is patent. Which of the following would be responsible for oral
allergy syndrome?
A.
Cow milk
Incorrect
B.
Eggs
Incorrect
C.
Peaches
Correct
D.
Salmon
Ans: Peaches
An 8-year-old boy presents to the office with an erythematous,
nonpruritic, maculopapular rash in a lacy pattern on his trunk and arms.
His cheeks are also noticeably red. His mother reports that he had a
fever 1 week ago that resolved within 2 days without any other
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symptoms until now. He is afebrile at the current visit. Which of the
following is the most likely diagnosis?
A.
Erythema infectiosum
Correct
B.
Hand, foot, and mouth disease
Incorrect
C.
Roseola
Incorrect
D.
Rubella
Ans: Erythema infectiosum
An 85-year-old man with recently diagnosed hypertension presents to
the clinic for a BP check. Two weeks ago, his BP was 168/74 mm Hg,
and he started taking lisinopril (Zestril) 10 mg daily. He reports no
missed doses. His BP at the current visit is 128/78 mm Hg. What is the
best next step in his BP management?
A.
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ANCC Exam Questions Questions and
Correct Answers/ Latest Update / Already
Graded
A 50-year-old woman presents to the clinic for follow-up on her type 2
diabetes mellitus. She is currently taking metformin (Glumetza) at her
maximum tolerated dose, and her HbA1C at the current appointment
is 8.6%. The patient is not open to insulin and wants to try alternative
medications to reduce her HbA1C. Which of the following medications
will directly stimulate the release of insulin from pancreatic beta cells,
thereby lowering blood glucose concentrations?
A.
Acarbose (Precose)
Incorrect
B.
Dulaglutide (Trulicity)
Incorrect
C.
Empagliflozin (Jardiance)
Incorrect
D.
Glipizide (Glucotrol)
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Ans: Glipizide (Glucotrol)
An 18-year-old patient presents with unilateral ear pain for 2 days. On
an otoscopic exam, the tympanic membrane is bulging and appears
inflamed. The posterior landmarks are obscured, and the light reflex is
distorted. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
A.
Mastoiditis
Incorrect
B.
Otitis externa
Incorrect
C.
Otitis media
Correct
D.
Presbycusis
Ans: Otitis media
A 7-year-old boy with a past medical history of atopic dermatitis
presents to the clinic with his father for concern about an allergic
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reaction. The boy states that 2 hours ago, after eating lunch, he
developed an itchy throat and eye swelling. He reports no wheezing or
shortness of breath. The physical exam does not show urticaria, and his
airway is patent. Which of the following would be responsible for oral
allergy syndrome?
A.
Cow milk
Incorrect
B.
Eggs
Incorrect
C.
Peaches
Correct
D.
Salmon
Ans: Peaches
An 8-year-old boy presents to the office with an erythematous,
nonpruritic, maculopapular rash in a lacy pattern on his trunk and arms.
His cheeks are also noticeably red. His mother reports that he had a
fever 1 week ago that resolved within 2 days without any other
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symptoms until now. He is afebrile at the current visit. Which of the
following is the most likely diagnosis?
A.
Erythema infectiosum
Correct
B.
Hand, foot, and mouth disease
Incorrect
C.
Roseola
Incorrect
D.
Rubella
Ans: Erythema infectiosum
An 85-year-old man with recently diagnosed hypertension presents to
the clinic for a BP check. Two weeks ago, his BP was 168/74 mm Hg,
and he started taking lisinopril (Zestril) 10 mg daily. He reports no
missed doses. His BP at the current visit is 128/78 mm Hg. What is the
best next step in his BP management?
A.
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