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Mr. A, experienced a brief onset of right sided weakness, slurred speech and
confusion yesterday. The symptoms have resolved and the CT is normal. What is
the next step of the plan for Mr. A?
a. assure the patient that he will not experience the symptoms again
b. identify modifiable cardiovascular risk factors
c. order ASA 81mg stat
d. order a stat EEG and administer O2 by mask
ANS:<<b. identify modifiable cardiovascular risk factors
The majority of patients enrolled in hospice care die:
a. in the hospital
b. in an inpatient hospice facility
c. in a nursing home
d. at home
ANS:<<d. at home
A middle aged patient has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. What
influences the nurse practitioners descision to begin pharmacological treatment
for this patient?
a. medications initiated at first sign of unilateral involvement
b. gait instability requiring the use of a cane
c. intentional tremors
d. symptoms interfering with functional ability
ANS:<<d. symptoms interfering with functional ability
,Which of the following is a role of the advanced practice nurse in palliative
cancer care?
a. detecting cancer in asymptomatic paitents or those with specific symptoms
b. arranging for follow up including patiennts
c. identifying and managing complications of care
d. all of the above
ANS:<<d. all of the above
A 56-year old male patient screened for diabetes has a fasting plasma glucose
level of 96mg/dl. The nurse practitioner management plan includes:
a. repeat fasting plasma glucose in three years
b. prescribe Metformin 500mg po BID
c. repeat fasting plasma glucose in one year
d. refer to ophthalmology for eye exam
ANS:<<a. repeat fasting plasma glucose in three years
RW, a 57 year old native American female, presents to the office. RW states she
feels irritable and has difficulty concentrating as well as fallingn asleep and
staying aleep. She states she is worried about her finances, her husband has
just lost his job. The NP diagnoses anxiety. The NP prescribes a first line
treatment which is
a. Diazepam
b. Clonazepam
c. Ariprprazole
d. Paroxetine
ANS:<<d. Paroxetine
The most common sustained rhythmic disorder, which consists of fibrillatory p
waves is:
a. AV block
b. atrial tachycardia
c. atrial fibrillation
d. atrial flutter
ANS:<<c. atrial fibrillation
,According to the Sexually presentation, atrophic vaginitis
a. the symptomsm are the same for each woman
b. creates a more acidic vaginal environment
c. is a contributing factor for frequent urinary tract infections
d. is not treated with vaginal lubricants
ANS:<<c. is a contributing factor for frequent urinary tract infections
Which of the following is the most appropriate screening tool for delirium?
a. St Louis University Mental Status Exam (SLUMS)
b. Montreal Cognitive Assessment
c. Lawton Scale of instrumental Activities of Daily Living
d. Confusion Assessment Model
ANS:<<d. Confusion Assessment Model
A drug that can be used to treat two very common symptoms in a dying patient
(pain and dyspnea_ is:
a. lorazepam
b. Gabapentin
c. Methadone
d. Morphine
ANS:<<d. Morphine
Which of the following would you recommend annually for the elderly type 2
diabetic?
a. periodic visits to a gastroenterologist
b. colonoscopy
c. follow up with a urologist
d. eye exam with an opthlamologist
ANS:<<d. eye exam with an opthlamologist
Which characteristic of delerium helps to distinguish it from dementia?
a, short term memory impairment
b. personality changes
c. acute onset
d. impaired attention
, ANS:<<c. acute onset
A 58 year old Caucasian mane with type 2 diabetes mellitus presents to the
clinic as a new patient. He takes metformin 500mg twice a day. His last Hgb A1c
was 7%. He is up to date on eye and foot examinations. His BP is 142/96.
According to ACC 2017 guidelines for high blood pressure in adults, what is the
most appropriate first line medication?
a. lisinopril
b. furosemide
c. amlodipine
d. clonidine
ANS:<<a. lisinopril
An older male patient is experiencing acute onset of right sided weakness,
slurred speech and confusion. What should the nurse practitioner do promptly?
a. order an EKG and administer O2 by cannula immediately
b. Do a through medication review and stat blood sugar
c. evaluate for a stroke and arrange transport to the hospital right away
d. administer an aspirin by mouth
ANS:<<c. evaluate for a stroke and arrange transport to the hospital right away
The NP knows that medications can trigger or worsen heart failure. With this
knowledge in mind, the NP will avoiding prescribing the following classes of
medications
a. benzodiazepines
b. macrolides
c. muscle relaxants
d. NSAIDS
ANS:<<d. NSAIDS
MG, a 60 year old female presents with complaints of her "heart flipping in her
chest" The NP wants to evaluate for arrhythmia. The nP knows that the
cornerstone for arrhythmia evaluation includes:
a. electrocardiogram
b. physical examination
Case Studies & Rationales| Frequently Most Tested
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Mr. A, experienced a brief onset of right sided weakness, slurred speech and
confusion yesterday. The symptoms have resolved and the CT is normal. What is
the next step of the plan for Mr. A?
a. assure the patient that he will not experience the symptoms again
b. identify modifiable cardiovascular risk factors
c. order ASA 81mg stat
d. order a stat EEG and administer O2 by mask
ANS:<<b. identify modifiable cardiovascular risk factors
The majority of patients enrolled in hospice care die:
a. in the hospital
b. in an inpatient hospice facility
c. in a nursing home
d. at home
ANS:<<d. at home
A middle aged patient has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. What
influences the nurse practitioners descision to begin pharmacological treatment
for this patient?
a. medications initiated at first sign of unilateral involvement
b. gait instability requiring the use of a cane
c. intentional tremors
d. symptoms interfering with functional ability
ANS:<<d. symptoms interfering with functional ability
,Which of the following is a role of the advanced practice nurse in palliative
cancer care?
a. detecting cancer in asymptomatic paitents or those with specific symptoms
b. arranging for follow up including patiennts
c. identifying and managing complications of care
d. all of the above
ANS:<<d. all of the above
A 56-year old male patient screened for diabetes has a fasting plasma glucose
level of 96mg/dl. The nurse practitioner management plan includes:
a. repeat fasting plasma glucose in three years
b. prescribe Metformin 500mg po BID
c. repeat fasting plasma glucose in one year
d. refer to ophthalmology for eye exam
ANS:<<a. repeat fasting plasma glucose in three years
RW, a 57 year old native American female, presents to the office. RW states she
feels irritable and has difficulty concentrating as well as fallingn asleep and
staying aleep. She states she is worried about her finances, her husband has
just lost his job. The NP diagnoses anxiety. The NP prescribes a first line
treatment which is
a. Diazepam
b. Clonazepam
c. Ariprprazole
d. Paroxetine
ANS:<<d. Paroxetine
The most common sustained rhythmic disorder, which consists of fibrillatory p
waves is:
a. AV block
b. atrial tachycardia
c. atrial fibrillation
d. atrial flutter
ANS:<<c. atrial fibrillation
,According to the Sexually presentation, atrophic vaginitis
a. the symptomsm are the same for each woman
b. creates a more acidic vaginal environment
c. is a contributing factor for frequent urinary tract infections
d. is not treated with vaginal lubricants
ANS:<<c. is a contributing factor for frequent urinary tract infections
Which of the following is the most appropriate screening tool for delirium?
a. St Louis University Mental Status Exam (SLUMS)
b. Montreal Cognitive Assessment
c. Lawton Scale of instrumental Activities of Daily Living
d. Confusion Assessment Model
ANS:<<d. Confusion Assessment Model
A drug that can be used to treat two very common symptoms in a dying patient
(pain and dyspnea_ is:
a. lorazepam
b. Gabapentin
c. Methadone
d. Morphine
ANS:<<d. Morphine
Which of the following would you recommend annually for the elderly type 2
diabetic?
a. periodic visits to a gastroenterologist
b. colonoscopy
c. follow up with a urologist
d. eye exam with an opthlamologist
ANS:<<d. eye exam with an opthlamologist
Which characteristic of delerium helps to distinguish it from dementia?
a, short term memory impairment
b. personality changes
c. acute onset
d. impaired attention
, ANS:<<c. acute onset
A 58 year old Caucasian mane with type 2 diabetes mellitus presents to the
clinic as a new patient. He takes metformin 500mg twice a day. His last Hgb A1c
was 7%. He is up to date on eye and foot examinations. His BP is 142/96.
According to ACC 2017 guidelines for high blood pressure in adults, what is the
most appropriate first line medication?
a. lisinopril
b. furosemide
c. amlodipine
d. clonidine
ANS:<<a. lisinopril
An older male patient is experiencing acute onset of right sided weakness,
slurred speech and confusion. What should the nurse practitioner do promptly?
a. order an EKG and administer O2 by cannula immediately
b. Do a through medication review and stat blood sugar
c. evaluate for a stroke and arrange transport to the hospital right away
d. administer an aspirin by mouth
ANS:<<c. evaluate for a stroke and arrange transport to the hospital right away
The NP knows that medications can trigger or worsen heart failure. With this
knowledge in mind, the NP will avoiding prescribing the following classes of
medications
a. benzodiazepines
b. macrolides
c. muscle relaxants
d. NSAIDS
ANS:<<d. NSAIDS
MG, a 60 year old female presents with complaints of her "heart flipping in her
chest" The NP wants to evaluate for arrhythmia. The nP knows that the
cornerstone for arrhythmia evaluation includes:
a. electrocardiogram
b. physical examination
