ANCC FNP Board Questions with Complete Solutions (100% Correct)

A middle-age female patient presents to the clinic with a recurrence of mild hidradenitis suppurativa after topical therapies failed. Which first-line treatment is recommended? Correct Answer Tetracycline Twelve weeks of oral tetracycline (Sumycin) is the recommended first-line treatment for hidradenitis suppurativa. __________________________________________________ Hidradenitis suppurativa is a disorder of the terminal follicular epithelium in apocrine gland-bearing skin. It is a chronic, disabling disorder that progresses, often causing keloids, contractures, and immobility. It is characterized by comedone-like follicular occlusion, chronic and relapsing inflammation, mucopurulent discharge, and progressive scarring. Arthropathy associated with hidradenitis may be present. Typical presentation includes nodules and sinus tracts (inflamed or noninflamed), abscesses, and scarring found in the axilla, genitofemoral area, perineum, gluteal area, and inframammary area in women. Recommended treatments include antibiotics, steroids, retinoids, dapsone, and anti-tumor necrosis factor agents. A dermatology consultation should also be considered. First-line treatment is a 12 week course of an oral tetracycline (Sumycin) such as doxycycline. For patients who do not respond to doxycycline, the next recommended step is a combination of twice-daily clindamycin (Cleocin) and rifampicin (Rifadin) for 10-12 weeks. If treatment fails, acitretin (Soriatane, for males and nonfertile females) or dapsone (Aczone) may be considered by a dermatologist. In patients with moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa, adalimumab (Humira) may possibly be considered. When providing culturally competent health care services to an American Indian elder, the nurse practitioner understands which is traditionally true? Correct Answer The "Medicine Wheel" is used by many for the purpose of health and healing The "Medicine Wheel" is traditionally used and contains four directions; north, south, east, and west. Traditionally each tribe has different meanings for each direction and they may represent the season of the year or stage of life. It is aimed at providing a holistic view of life. ________________________________________ An understanding of different cultural preferences leads to cultural competence in healthcare. Some patients may value traditional culture and preferences as it relates to healthcare. These individual preferences should be included in the interview and treatment plan for patients.