NURS 5602 EXAM 3 UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS

NURS 5602 EXAM 3 UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS

Question:
1. A 60 yo male patient with a long standing history of COPD inquires about prevention strategies during
Covid-19. He wants to update his vaccines. What vaccine(s) will he need today? He reports no drug or
food allergies. Choose one answer.
Answer:
Recombinant Quadrivalent Influenza Vaccine + Pneumococcal vaccine

Question:
2. In writing an RX for a controlled substance (Fentanyl patch), the NP knows that which of the following
is true:
Answer:
The prescription must be written for a supply not to exceed 6 months. The prescription cannot be refilled.*
Fentanyl is a schedule 1 controlled substance. A minimum of 5 refills on a controlled substance is
permitted.

Question:
3. Which of the following is an accurate definition for the FDA Pregnancy Category D for prescribing?
Answer:
There is evidence of fetal risk, but potential benefits may outweigh the risk.* Animal studies indicate
adverse effects, and there are no human studies, but benefit may outweigh risk. Animal studies have shown
adverse effects, however, adequate controlled studies in pregnant women show no risk to the fetus. Studies
indicate fetal abnormalities or positive evidence of fetal risk.

Question:
4. Which statement about influenza vaccinations is TRUE?
Answer:
Recombinant influenza vaccines should be used in egg allergies.*

Question:
5. Long question...?
Answer:
Refills on an antibiotic are not appropriate in most cases.*

Question:
6. Which of the following best describes the FDA Pregnancy Category D for prescribing?
Answer:
No answer text provided. There is evidence of fetal risk but potential benefits may warrant use despite
possible risks.* No answer text provided. Animal studies have shown adverse effects and

Question:
7. MRSA most commonly causes which kinds of infections?

, Answer:
Joint infections Skin and soft tissue infections* Blood stream infections Pneumonia

Question:
8. Which statement about Lyme disease is TRUE?
Answer:
Many individuals will not remember a tick bite.* Most human infections occur in the late fall and early
winter. A tick removed sooner than 72 hours will not transmit Lyme disease. Females are more likely to
get Lyme disease than males.

Question:
9. CDC and ACIP stress the importance of influenza vaccination amidst the Covid-19 pandemic in the
updates 2020-21 guidelines. Why?
Answer:
Widespread administration of the influenza vaccine may reduce burden of disease on the healthcare
system.*

Question:
10. A 28 yo male presents to your clinic with a chief complaint of flu-like illness, body aches, and fever in
mid-July. He denies respiratory symptoms. He has no recent travel history except several remote camping
trips this summer. He has noticed a targetoid-like rash on his arm. The NP knows this rash is most likely:
[pic of red circle bite on arm]
Answer:
Erythema migrans* Cellulitis A spider bite Erythema infectiosum

Question:
11. Regarding TB in the pediatric population, which statement is TRUE?
Answer:
Pediatric patients are always symptomatic, making diagnosis easy. Routine screening is unnecessary in
low-risk populations.* Children who have received a BCG vaccination can never receive a TST. TB is no
longer a concern in the pediatric population in the US.

Question:
12. What statement about Covid-19 is TRUE?
Answer:
Individuals are contagious only when symptoms are evident. The Covid-19 vaccine is approved for 6
months and up.* Symptoms can range from mild to severe. Covid-19 is spread by vector transmission.

Question:
13. Which of the following infectious diseases is NOT vector borne?
Answer:
Tuberculosis* West Nile virus Lyme disease Zika virus

Question:
14. According to the WHO State of Global Health Report for 2016, females had a life expectancy greater
than males. How many years, on average do females live in comparison to males?