PRIMARY CARE I EXAM | QUESTIONS AND
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2026/2027 GUIDE | GCU
The primary care nurse practitioner performs a physical examination on
a 9-month-old infant with congenital hypothyroidism who takes daily
levothyroxine sodium and notes a recent slowing of the infant's growth
rate. What will the nurse practitioner order?
- Correct Answer - Free serum T4 and TSH levels
An elderly patient has a permanent loss of the sense of smell and
diminished taste. What will be included in teaching this patient about
managing these symptoms: (Select all that apply.)
- Correct Answer –
The importance of installing smoke detectors
Putting dates on food in the fridge
Eating regular meals at scheduled times
,A patient is diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. Which medication will be
prescribed initially to establish remission?
- Correct Answer - Sulfasalazine
A patient who has asthma calls the provider to report having a peak flow
measure of 75%, shortness of breath, wheezing, and cough, and tells
the provider that the symptoms have not improved significantly after a
dose of albuterol. The patient uses an inhaled corticosteroid medication
twice daily. What will the provider recommend?
- Correct Answer - Administering two more doses of albuterol
The primary care nurse practitioner is performing a well-child
examination on a 15-year-old girl who consumes a vegan diet. Based on
this assessment, which nutrients may this adolescent need to
supplement: (Select all that apply)
- Correct Answer - Iron Folic acid Vitamin B12
An adolescent who has exercise-induced asthma (EIA) is on the high
school track team and has recently begun to practice daily during the
school week. The adolescent uses 2 puffs of albuterol via a metered-
dose inhaler 20 minutes before exercise but reports decreased
effectiveness since beginning daily practice. What will the primary care
pediatric nurse practitioner do?
- Correct Answer - Order a daily inhaled corticosteroid medication.
, A 65-year-old patient who has not had an influenza vaccine is exposed
to influenza and comes to the clinic the following day with fever and
watery, red eyes. What will the provider do initially?
- Correct Answer - Perform a nasal swab for RT-PCR assay.
An older patient with COPD is experiencing dyspnea and has an oxygen
saturation of 89% on room air. The patient has no history of pulmonary
hypertension or congestive heart failure. What will the provider order to
help manage this patient's dyspnea?
- Correct Answer - Breathing exercises
The primary care nurse practitioner is evaluating a school-age child who,
after removal of a pituitary tumor, has altered hypothalamic control over
hunger and satiety. The child is morbidly obese and expresses feeling
depressed because of the obesity. What will the nurse practitioner
recommend?
- Correct Answer - Restricting all access to food in the house and at
school
A 6-year-old female has had a recent growth spurt and an exam reveals
breast and pubic hair development. Her bone age is determined to be 8
years. What will the primary care nurse practitioner do next?
- Correct Answer - Refer the child to a pediatric endocrinologist for
management.