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850+ QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED
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A 6 yo had an acute onset of fever, pharyngitis, and headache 2 days ago. Today, he presents with
cervical lymphadenopathy and sandpaper textured rash everywhere except on his face. A rapid
streptococcal antigen test is positive. The remainder of the assessment in unremarkable. What is the
most likely diagnosis and the most appropriate action? - answer-Scarlet fever; treat with antibiotics.
This disease is due to infection with Group A Beta-hemolytic streptococcus. The rash is thought to be
due to a systemic reaction to the toxin produced by the microorganism. The rash fades with pressure
and ultimately desquamates. A deep, nonblanching rash on the flexor surfaces of the skin is referred to
as pastia lines.
A patient has been diagnosed with hypothyroidism and thyroid hormone replacement therapy is
prescribed. When should the nurse practitioner check the patient's TSH? - answer-6 weeks.
The half-life of levothyroxine, the treatment of choice for thyroid replacement, is 7 days. The earliest
that meaningful changes will be observed is at 4-6 weeks. Therefore, the NP should wait a minimum of
4-6 weeks before checking the patient's TSH.
A 15 yo malue has a history of cryptorchidism which was surgically repaired. Because of this
information, it is essential for the nurse practitioner to teach him about: - answer-testicular self-
examination.
Cryptorchidism, even with surgical repair, is associated with increased risk for testicular cancer.
The treatment of choice for chronic bacterial prostatitis (CBP) is: - answer-a flouroquinolone twice daily
for 3 weeks to 4 months.
The treatment of chice is a flouroquinolone twice daily for 3 weeks to 4 months. The cure rate with
Bactrim-DS is only about 30-40%.
A 25 yo female has a history of frequent candidal vaginal infections in the past year. She is in a
monogamous sexual relationship and uses and IUD for contraception. Of the following, which is the
most likely underlying conidition predisposing her to recurring candidal vaginitis? - answer-Diabetes.
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A common underlying cause of frequent infections is diabetes mellitus. Pregnancy increases the
incidence of candidiasis, but is unlikely a factor with this patient.Which of the following is NOT a
characteristic of the S3 heart sound? - answer-The sound is high-pitched and occurs just prior to the S1
heart sound.
The S3 heart sound is low-pitched and occurs just after the S2 heart sound. It is produced by rapid
ventricular filling and is best auscultated in the mitral area. It is a common finding with right-sided heart
failure, rapid growth, and the last trimester of pregnancy.
Following the finding of prostate gland abnormalities on DRE, the NP orders the appropriate labs. Whem
preparing to review lab reports with the patient, the nurse practitioner knows all of the following are
true EXCEPT: - answer-normal PSA is 10ng/ml or less.
Normal PSA is 4ng/ml or less. PSA levels greater the 4 and less than 10 are associated with BPH. A 10 or
greater PSA level suggests prostate cancer. Positive serum acid phosphatase is associated with
malignancy of the prostate gland with bone metasasis.
A 66 yo female presents to your clinic. She states that yesterday evening she had chest pain for 20-30
minutes. Which finding most strongly correlates with myocardial infarction? - answer-Elevated Troponin
I levels
An elevated creatinine kinase (CK) is not diagnostic of a myocardial infarction (MI). CK may be elevated
from an IM injection, surgery, ot any type of extensive skeletal muscle trauma or prolonged, strenuous
physical exertion. ST segment depression on EKG usually indicates an ischemic myocardium, but, not
necessarily, one post-MI. Elevated ST seghments reflect mycardial damage. MB bands are specific for
myocardial smooth muscle. If these are elevated, the patient MAY HAVE had a very recent MI. The most
accurate marker of cardiac damage, because it is more specific and sensitive than CK MB, is a troponin
measurement.
What is a secondary cause of hyperlipidemia? - answer-hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism is a common secondary cause of hyperlipidemia. In the evaluation of a patient with
hyperlipidemia, a TSH should always be checked and corrected before attempting treatment for
hyperlipidemia. Other possible causes of seconday hyperlipidemia include pregnancy, excessive weight
gain, excessive alcohol intake, insulin resistance or deficiency, obstructive liver disease, and uremia.
Some medications can produce secondary hypothyroidism too: thiazide diuretics, some beta-blockers,
oral contraceptives, and corticosteroids.
A 35-yo male presents with a complaint of low pelvic pain, dysuria, hesitancy, urgency, and reduced for
of stream. The nurse practitioner suspects acute bacterial prostatitis. The NP would appropriately collect
all of the following specimens EXCEPT a: sterile in-and-out catheter urine specimen. - answer-A sterile
in-and-out catheter specimen would identify only organisms in the bladder and would not differentiate
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A 6 yo had an acute onset of fever, pharyngitis, and headache 2 days ago. Today, he presents with
cervical lymphadenopathy and sandpaper textured rash everywhere except on his face. A rapid
streptococcal antigen test is positive. The remainder of the assessment in unremarkable. What is the
most likely diagnosis and the most appropriate action? - answer-Scarlet fever; treat with antibiotics.
This disease is due to infection with Group A Beta-hemolytic streptococcus. The rash is thought to be
due to a systemic reaction to the toxin produced by the microorganism. The rash fades with pressure
and ultimately desquamates. A deep, nonblanching rash on the flexor surfaces of the skin is referred to
as pastia lines.
A patient has been diagnosed with hypothyroidism and thyroid hormone replacement therapy is
prescribed. When should the nurse practitioner check the patient's TSH? - answer-6 weeks.
The half-life of levothyroxine, the treatment of choice for thyroid replacement, is 7 days. The earliest
that meaningful changes will be observed is at 4-6 weeks. Therefore, the NP should wait a minimum of
4-6 weeks before checking the patient's TSH.
A 15 yo malue has a history of cryptorchidism which was surgically repaired. Because of this
information, it is essential for the nurse practitioner to teach him about: - answer-testicular self-
examination.
Cryptorchidism, even with surgical repair, is associated with increased risk for testicular cancer.
The treatment of choice for chronic bacterial prostatitis (CBP) is: - answer-a flouroquinolone twice daily
for 3 weeks to 4 months.
The treatment of chice is a flouroquinolone twice daily for 3 weeks to 4 months. The cure rate with
Bactrim-DS is only about 30-40%.
A 25 yo female has a history of frequent candidal vaginal infections in the past year. She is in a
monogamous sexual relationship and uses and IUD for contraception. Of the following, which is the
most likely underlying conidition predisposing her to recurring candidal vaginitis? - answer-Diabetes.
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A common underlying cause of frequent infections is diabetes mellitus. Pregnancy increases the
incidence of candidiasis, but is unlikely a factor with this patient.Which of the following is NOT a
characteristic of the S3 heart sound? - answer-The sound is high-pitched and occurs just prior to the S1
heart sound.
The S3 heart sound is low-pitched and occurs just after the S2 heart sound. It is produced by rapid
ventricular filling and is best auscultated in the mitral area. It is a common finding with right-sided heart
failure, rapid growth, and the last trimester of pregnancy.
Following the finding of prostate gland abnormalities on DRE, the NP orders the appropriate labs. Whem
preparing to review lab reports with the patient, the nurse practitioner knows all of the following are
true EXCEPT: - answer-normal PSA is 10ng/ml or less.
Normal PSA is 4ng/ml or less. PSA levels greater the 4 and less than 10 are associated with BPH. A 10 or
greater PSA level suggests prostate cancer. Positive serum acid phosphatase is associated with
malignancy of the prostate gland with bone metasasis.
A 66 yo female presents to your clinic. She states that yesterday evening she had chest pain for 20-30
minutes. Which finding most strongly correlates with myocardial infarction? - answer-Elevated Troponin
I levels
An elevated creatinine kinase (CK) is not diagnostic of a myocardial infarction (MI). CK may be elevated
from an IM injection, surgery, ot any type of extensive skeletal muscle trauma or prolonged, strenuous
physical exertion. ST segment depression on EKG usually indicates an ischemic myocardium, but, not
necessarily, one post-MI. Elevated ST seghments reflect mycardial damage. MB bands are specific for
myocardial smooth muscle. If these are elevated, the patient MAY HAVE had a very recent MI. The most
accurate marker of cardiac damage, because it is more specific and sensitive than CK MB, is a troponin
measurement.
What is a secondary cause of hyperlipidemia? - answer-hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism is a common secondary cause of hyperlipidemia. In the evaluation of a patient with
hyperlipidemia, a TSH should always be checked and corrected before attempting treatment for
hyperlipidemia. Other possible causes of seconday hyperlipidemia include pregnancy, excessive weight
gain, excessive alcohol intake, insulin resistance or deficiency, obstructive liver disease, and uremia.
Some medications can produce secondary hypothyroidism too: thiazide diuretics, some beta-blockers,
oral contraceptives, and corticosteroids.
A 35-yo male presents with a complaint of low pelvic pain, dysuria, hesitancy, urgency, and reduced for
of stream. The nurse practitioner suspects acute bacterial prostatitis. The NP would appropriately collect
all of the following specimens EXCEPT a: sterile in-and-out catheter urine specimen. - answer-A sterile
in-and-out catheter specimen would identify only organisms in the bladder and would not differentiate
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