FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER questions with correct answers

Trauma to Kiesselbachs plexus: CORRECT ANSWER Will result in an anterior nosebleed The diagnostic or gold standard test for sickle cell anemia, G6PD anemia, and alpha or beta thalassemia: CORRECT ANSWER Hemoglobin electrophoresis Erythromycin "allergy" vs adverse reaction: CORRECT ANSWER Adverse reaction-symptoms of nausea or GI upset allergy -hives, angioedema Acute mononucleosis: CORRECT ANSWER Pt will most likely be a teen presenting w classic triad of sore throat, prolonged fatigue, and enlarged cervical nodes. Alpha thalassemia: CORRECT ANSWER More common among Southeast Asians such as, Indian, Chinese, or Filipino descent Lupus CORRECT ANSWER Malar rash(butterfly rash)Pts need to avoid or to minimize sunlight exposure(photosensitivity) Tx polymyalgic rheumatica(PMR) CORRECT ANSWER 1st line tx for PMR includes long-term steroids. Long term steroids are commonly used to control symptoms(pain, stiffness on shoulders, and hip girdle). PMR pts have higher risk for temporal arteritis. Gold standard exam for temporal arteritis: CORRECT ANSWER Biopsy of the temporal artery. refer pt to opthalmologist for mgt