NM703

NM703 - EXAM3 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED Acne Vulgaris Most common skin problem in US (eg. birth control pills). Hx and PE in order to dx. Goals of treatment in Acne Vulgaris? Improvement (document good to follow improvement or even pictures). Treatment for Acne Vulgaris? Mild cleansers (no abrasives on skin)- might make condition worse. Topical keratolytics - usally start with topicals. Topical antibiotics. Oral antibiotics. May experience rebound effe...

NM703 DERM EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED Most common form of skin cancer BCC most fatal skin cancer malignant melanoma pathogenesis of skin cancer multifactoral: -Sun exposure causes immunosuppression & UV is carcinogenic -aging skin is thinner, frail, susceptible to insult risk factors for skin cancer -heavy sun exposure w/o UV protection -aging -family Hx -prior hx of other cancer skin CA differential diagosis -BCC -SCC -non-melanoma skin cancer ...

NM703 EXAM 2 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED What is Hyperthyroidism? too much iodine ingestion, autoimmune, postpartum, viral illness What other history besides GDM, 25 wt gain, fatigue, polyuria and unknown family hx would the APRN want to obtain? Physical activity level; Hx of HTN, cardiovascular disease, heritage; Other risk factors: weight, abdominal circumference, blood pressure, current med Describe the physical examination the APRN should conduct for a patient...

NM703 GASTROINTESTINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED GRADED A++ Labs/diagnostics for N/V may not be indicated hCG UA CBC Drug tox ECG if suspect cardiac issues N/V treatment gut rest clear liquid x 24hrs then BRAT When to refer to ED for nausea/vomiting vomiting >24hr N/V WITH PAIN severe dehydration bloody vomit acute abdomen neuro changes metabolic/electrolyte imbalance Who do you contact for food poisoning diagnosis `health department Alar...

NM 703 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED What are 3 mechanisms you should think about with anemia? (1) production of RBCs (2) destruction of RBCs (3) blood loss What are the 3 types of lab values you want to look at with anemia? (1) CBC (2) red blood cell indices (3) iron indices What do you look for CBC to determine anemia? Hgb & Hct What is a normal Hgb level for adult men? 13.5-17.5 What is a normal Hgb level for women? 12.0 to 15.5 What is normal Hct le...

NM 703 EXAM 4 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED What is the treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome? (1) RICE (2) NSAIDs (3) wrist splints What do most people complain of with carpal tunnel syndrome? Localized pain, weakness, immobility What common history do people with carpal tunnel syndrome complain of? Repetitive motion (but not evidence based) When would you refer a patient with carpal tunnel syndrome? If no improvement in 2-7 weeks When is an exam of a knee injur...

NM 703 - DERMATOLOGY EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED GRADED A++ macule flat, colored spot on skin (freckles or petechia) if greater than 1 cm - patch, considered vitiligo papule elevated, solid lesion less than 1 cm, varying in color ( warts or elevated nevus/mole nodule same as papule, but larger and extends deeper plaque raised, flat lesion formed from merging papules or nodules wheal (hive) fleeting skin elevation that is irregularly shaped because of ede...

NM703 EENT EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED GRADED A++ Blepharitis Inflammation of the eyelids Anterior Blepharitis Involves the anterior margin surrounding the lid margin and is usually associated with Staph infection or Seborrhea. Cell mediated response resulting in lid margin inflammation. Posterior Blepharitis Involves the posterior lid margin associated with meibomian gland dysfunction and rosacea. Meibomian gland secretion alteration. Blepharitis history a...

NM703 NEURO EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED GRADED A++ Three types of primary headache Migraine Tension Cluster Underlying conditions that may cause secondary headache aneurysm stroke tumor hemorrhage meningitis inflammation sickness ie. flu SNOOP mnemonic Systemic symptoms (fever, chills, stiff neck) Neuro s/s (AMS, seizure, confusion) Onset (acute, sudden, split second) Older Patient (>= 50 yo wit new or progressively worse HA) Previous HA hx (f...

NM703 - MUSCULOSKELETAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS Cause of neck strains and sprains overuse, stretching or tearing with no neurological symptoms in the acute phase Cervical radiculopathy with neck pain pinched nerve in the neck that can cause numbness, weakness, or pain in the arms or hands Cervical myelopathy of the neck Occurs when the cervical spinal cord is compressed, causing sudden or gradually worsening pain, sensory problems, loss of balance, or paralysis...