Update STUDY GUIDE ) Nurse Practitioners
in Primary Care I Questions and Verified
Answers 100% Correct {Grade A} – Wilkes
Passive Immunization - Correct answer The immediate, short-term protection against
rabies through the administration of human rabies immune globulin (HRIG) or purified
chick embryo cell vaccine following mammalian bites
Autoimmune Disorder - Correct answer A condition where the body's immune system
mistakenly attacks healthy cells
Risk Factors for autoimmune disorders - Correct answer Age over 60, HIV, Hepatitis,
Epstein-Barr Virus, skin trauma, and certain medications
Prodromal Phase of autoimmune disorders - Correct answer Early stage causing
itching
Acute Phase of autoimmune disorders - Correct answer Stage that can last for days
,Diagnosis of an autoimmune disorder - Correct answer Gold standard is a biopsy using
direct immunofluorescence microscopy
Complications of an autoimmune disorder - Correct answer Hypo or
hyperpigmentation of the skin, depression, or secondary infection
Treatment Goal of an autoimmune disorder - Correct answer Reduce blister formation,
alleviate itching, and prevent secondary infection. Can take up to five years to resolve.
First Line Treatment of an autoimmune disorder - Correct answer Corticosteroids,
either topical or oral
Immunosuppressive Drugs - Correct answer Ex. Azathioprine, should only be
administered after consultation
, Partial Thickness Burn Treatment - Correct answer Initial treatment involves cooling
with tap water, avoiding rupturing intact blisters, cleaning with mild soap, applying
antimicrobial cream, and using pain management
Chemical Burns - Correct answer Initial treatment involves removing the chemical,
aggressive irrigation, and consulting the Material Safety Data Sheet for appropriate
management
Sulfonamide Antibiotics Side Effects - Correct answer Itching, skin rash, aching joints,
difficulty swallowing, pale skin, and skin blistering
Calcium Channel Blocker Side Effects - Correct answer Constipation, dizziness,
tachycardia, extreme tiredness, flushing, headache, nausea, and swelling in the feet
and lower legs
Aminopenicillin Side Effects - Correct answer Diarrhea, gastritis, nausea, vomiting,
and widespread rash