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A variety of medical conditions and the appropriate pharmacological interventions for them. It includes questions related to the diagnosis and management of conditions such as chlamydia infection, cancer, seizures, bacterial vaginosis, pulmonary embolism, diabetes, hypertension, coronary artery disease, psoriasis, headaches, mitral regurgitation, copd, and more. Information that could be useful for healthcare professionals, particularly nurse practitioners, in understanding the appropriate diagnostic tests, medications, and treatment approaches for these medical issues. The level of detail and breadth of topics covered suggest this document could be valuable as study notes, lecture notes, or a summary for university-level courses in fields like nursing, medicine, or pharmacology.
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A. Right lower lobe crackles B. Decreased Fremitus C. Bilateral Wheezing D. Normal Percussion 2 year old child is diagnosed with radial head subluxation ("nursemaid's elbow"). After closed manipulation, the best indication of successful treatment is that: A. Swelling dissipates immediately B. Pulse and sensation are restored C. The child quickly begins to use the affected arm D. A click is felt while the child is extending and rotating the arm Which of the following would be an appropriate alternative to erythromycin therapy in an 18 year old patient with Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection? A. Azithromycin (Zithromax) B. Cephalexin (Keflex) C. Amoxicillin D. Clindamycin (Cleocin) A 10-month old presents with a rash, runny nose, and cough. Examination reveals a cluster of tiny
white papuls with an erythematous base on the buccal mucosa. What does this suggest? A. Scarlet fever B. Rubella C. Erythema infectiosum D. Measles Office Spriometry performed with an albuterol nebulizer treatment can confirm a diagnosis of asthma because it indicates: A. Oxygen saturation B. Whether airway obstruction is from pulmonary fibrosis C. Chronic carbon dioxide retention D. Whether a patient has reversible airway obstruction An 18yr old patient presents with complaints of maxillary facial pain and yellow nasal discharge for 14 days. What is the appropriate initial pharmacologic intervention? A. Amoxicillin-Clavulanate (Augmentin) B. Ceftriaxone (Rocephin) C. Levofloxacin (Levaquin) D. Erythromycin Which of the following is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the majority of women? A. cervical CancerB. Ovarian CancerC. Breat Cancer D. Lung Cancer A 29-year old male with noncomplicated Chlamidia infection may exhibit: A. Urticaria B. No remarkable clinical symptoms C. A green mucoid penile discharge D. A penile ulcer To assess a patient's ability to think abstractly, a nurse practitioner could ask the patient: A. The meaning of a common proverb B. What action the patient would take if their was a fire in the houseC. To count backwards from 100 by 7s D. To spell a word backward.
morning at 3am, is reluctant to go out although she has family member living nearby, and feels a continual urge to sleep. She cannot discuss her late husband without crying. Differential diagnoses would include: A. Stroke, depression, and hyperthyroidism B. Depression, Unresolved grief, and hypothyroidismC. Migraine, anxiety disorder, and hypertension D. Dementia, delirium, and pna The parent of a 13-year old diagnosed with seizure disorder calls to report that the child is exhibiting symptoms of a cold, but has no fever. The nurse practitioner should advise the parent that development of fever may: A. make the seizure medication less effective B. Lower the seizure threshold C. Increase the seizure threshold D. Have no effect on the seizure threshold After a 3-week camping trip, an 11-year old is seen for a target lesion with central clearing, located in the inguinal area. The patient has had a severe headache, malaise, fatigue, and generalized musculoskeletal pain for several days. Pharmacologic management of this condition includes: A. trimethoprim-sulamethoxazole (Bactrim) B. Azithromycin (Zithromax) C. Metronidazole (Flagyl) D. Doxycycline (Doryx) An 88 year old male presents with concerns about memory loss. He feels good, takes an aspirin daily, and has no chronic diseases. He lives alone, drives his own car, and
manages his financial affairs. To evaluate his memory, which of the following tests should the nurse practitioner choose? A. Folstein Mini-Mental State examination B. Geriatric Depression Scale C. Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory Myers- Briggs Test During development of a treatment plan for an 84 year old patient with hypothyroidism, the nurse practitioner has to keep in mind the worsening of: A. renal insufficiency B. Osteoporosis C. Dementia D. Anemia A 16 year old female in the first month of taking Ortho-Novum 7/7/7 complains of midcycle spotting. She hasn't missed any doses and uses no other medication. Which of the following is appropriate?
A 25-year old presents with the chief complaint of decreased mobility and pain of the right shoulder exacerbated with movement. The patient reports that he participated in extensive house painting 24 hours prior to the onset of pain. He denies any trauma. Passive ROM is intact. No redness or ecchymosis is present. What is the next step that should be taken in order to make a diagnosis? A. Palpate structures around the shoulder B. Obtain an MRI to evaluate the shoulder C. Order an Xray of the shoulder D. Request an EMG A 17 year old femlae has never had her menses. She is at Tanner stage III of sexual development. Her physical exam in completely normal, and her weight is appropriate for her age and height. What is the most likely diagnosis? A. Ovarian dysgenesis
B. Dysmenorrhea C. Primary amenorrhea D. Secondary amenorrhea An 18-month old child presents with a bulging, immobile tympanic membrane; T- 103F(39.4C). Assessment also reveals a grade II/VI systolic murmur at the left sternal border. After initiation of treatment for otitis media, the most appropriate intervention is to: A. Obtain an EKG B. Obtain an Echocardiogram C. Reevaluate the patient in 10 daysD. Refer the patient to a cardiologist Which of the following is NOT an indication of preeclampsia? A. visual disturbances B. Glucosuria C. Edema of the face and hands D. Headaches Which of the following pharmacotherapeutics would be most important to administer to a patient who has a corneal abrasion? A. Olopatadine (Patanol) B. Cromolyn opthalmic (Crolom)C. Timolol (Timoptic) D. Gentamycin Opthalmic (Genoptic) An 88 year old patient presents with right-sided weakness after being unable to rise unassisted following a fall to the bathroom floor. History includes aphasia and
A routine laboratory assessment of a 12 year old patient with a family history of thalassemia and anemia reveals Tanner II presentation and Hct=355. In addition to a complete blood count (CBC), the nurse practitioner should order which of the following? A. serum folic acid B. Vitamin B12 level C. Hemoglobin Electrophoresis D. 24- hour urine creatinine A patient who is 28 weeks pregnant reports a single episode of vaginal bleeding. History indicates normal prenatal progress to date, and the patient denies pain, vaginal itching, or discharge. Which of the following is the most appropriate intervention to aid in the diagnosis of this case? A. Nitrazine test B. Non-Stress test C. Ultrasound D. Bimanual cervical exam The common bacteria responsible for pneumonia in older adults residing in the community is: A. Staphylococcus aureus B. Streptococcus pneumoniaeC. Pseudomonas Aeruginosa D. Moraxelle catarrhalis A 40 year old male patient presents with a 2 week history of rectal pain and itching. He reports a past history of constipation, and finding spots of bright red blood on toilet paper several times a week. Rectal exam reveals a tender, swollen, bluish, ovoid mass. The stool guaiac test is negative. Which of the following actions should the nurse practitioner take?
A. Prescribe diphenoxylate/atropine( Lomotil) B. Schedule a colonoscopy to rule out colon cancer C. Repeat the guaiac test three times and obtain complete blood countD. Prescribe bulk forming agents and hydrocortisone suppositories. A 17 year old female is suspected of having polycystic ovary syndrome. In addition to testosterone, the most appropriate diagnostic tests to order would be: A. BUN, creatinine, electrolytes, and dehydroepiandrosterone(DHEA) B. CBC, BUN, creatinine, and estrone C. Fasting blood sugar (FBS), complete blood count (CBC), BUN, and sex hormone binding globulin D. Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), Luteinizing hormone (LH), prolactin, and thyroid- stimulating hormone (TSH)
The initial therapy for a 3 week old infant with uncomplicated symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease includes of the following positions and change in diet? A. Prone position and rotate formulas in order to find one that causes less reflux B. Smaller, more frequent feedings while holding infant C. Semisupine position and offer more ounces of formula less frequently D. Lateral position and start small amounts of solid food with formula Which of the following best describes psoriatic lesions in an elderly patient? A. Shiny, purple, smooth lesions B. Localized erythematous vesicles C. Erythematous plagues with central clearing D. Red, sharply defined plaques with silvery scales A 68-yo female presents with a new onset of left-sided throbbing headache. She has noticed some spots in her visual fields that come and go. She is being treated with an
NSAID for arthritis. Sedimentation rate is elevated, but all other lab values are WNL. The headache is most likely due to: A. TIA B. NSAID induced headacheC. Temporal arteritis D. Glaucoma A patient with Type 1 diabetes mellitus who is on NPH and regular insulin split-dosing presents with complaints of early morning rise in fingerstick blood glucose. A review of an at-home glucose test reveals increased morning levels. After an increase in the evening insulin dose, the problem worsens. This is most likely an example of: A. Insulin resistance B. Cortisol deficiency C. the Somogyi effect D. pawn phenomenon An 18 yo college student presents for an athletic physical. When asked about current medications, she mentions that she takes "some hearb" she bought at a health food store for migrains and menstrual cramps. Which of the following herbal remedies has been commonly used for these conditions? A. Ephedra B. Echinacea C. Feverfew D. Ginko Biloba Which of the following GI changes in associated with normal aging? A. Decreased production of gastric acid B. Decreased incidence of gallstones C. Increased salivation
C. Central retinal nerve occlusion D. Retinal Detachment Assessment findings that would support a diagnosis of mitral regurgitation include: A. atrial fibrillation with summation gallop B. Loud, high-pitched pansystolic murmur C. Diastolic murmur with split S D. Early diastolic murmur with an S3 wave. During an employment physical exam of a 21-year old female, bruising around the areola on the breasts is noted. An appropriate health history for these findings should include all of the following EXCEPT: A. Current social relatonships B. History of present or past traumasC. Mental health status D. Socioeconomic status. According to the American Diabetes Association, the newest standard for determining the presence of diabetes mellitus based on fasting plasma sugar level is a vlaue equal to or greater than: A. 100 mg/dl B. 126 mg/dl C. 140 mg/dl D. 180 mg/dl A nurse practitioner orders pulmonary rehabilitation for a 75 yo patient with COPD. Expected outcomes of this program include all the following EXCEPT:
A. enhanced quality of life B. Increased lung capacity C. Decreased in-patient hospitalizations D. Improved exercise capacity A 2month old infant is presented for examination and immunizations. History includes an uncomplicated full-term delivery and hepatitis B virus immunization shortly after birth. Examination is unremarkable except for a diffusely erythematous (not beet red) macular rash in the diaper area., sparing the inguinal folds. No satellite lesions are noted. The infant's rash is most likely caused by. A. Candida albicans infections. B. Eczema C. Seborrheic dermatitis D. Contact dermatitis
which he saw his physician years ago. The physician advised the patient to decrease his salt intake. On physical exam, the patient is tachycardic, positive for jugular venous distension, and positive for S3, with a systolic murmur. Chest xray reveals cardiomegaly with vascular redistribution. The nurse practitioner's diagnosis should be: A. mycardial infarction B. pneumonia C. Heart failure D. pleural effusion An 88-yo patients has had a gradual onset of hearing loss in the left ear. Examination shows a large accumulation of cerumen in the external auditory canal. Assuming there is no neural loss, the nurse practitioner would expect the Weber test to: A. lateralize to the left B. lateralize to the right C. Be inconclusive D. Not lateralize
A 38-yo male experiences a sudden onset of acute abdominal pain radiating to his groin. He is having difficulty walking and is nauseated. He denies any trauma or previous groin injuries. Examination reveals diffuse swelling of the left testicle and negative cremasteric reflex. The most likely diagnosis is: A. Testicluar cancer B. Testicular torsion C. Appendicitis D. Epididymitis Research findings have shown that, in order to improve the longevity of a patient who has COPD, the treatment of choice is: A. oxygen B. Anticholinergic drugsC. Systemic steroids D. Exercise A 15 year old patients returns for contraceptive services 2 weeks after a diagnosis of trichomonas vaginitis and treatment with 2gm of metronidazole (Flagyl). She reports that discharge and itching are gone, but she is urinating frequently, accompanied with alot of burning. The patient has not resumed sexual activity and has menstrated since her last visit. Examination reveals mild suprapubic tenderness, no leukorrhea, and a normal wet mount. Gonococcal culture and chlamydia tests are negative. Which diagnostic test should be performed immediately? A. Urine pregnancy test B. Microscopic exam of urine C. Herpes simplex virus cultureD. Repeat chlamydia test.