ANCC FNP sample questions with correct answers

which drug is associated with increased lipoprotein levels? 1. furosemide (Lasix) 2. Hydroclorothiazide (HCTZ) 3. Spironolactone (Aladactone) 4. Triamterene CORRECT ANSWER hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) what is the main reason for giving a progestational medication to perimenopausal women who use estrogen? 1. preventing hot flashes 2. preventing osteoporosis 3. promoting growth of uterine lining 4. decrease the risk of endometrial hyperplasia CORRECT ANSWER 4. decrease the risk of endometrial hyperplasia The FNP asks a patient to perform rapid, alternating movements of the hands to evaluate: 1. cerebellar function 2. cognitive function 3. reflex arc function 4. stereognostic function CORRECT ANSWER 1. cerebellar function A 38 yo Vietnamese patient tells the FNP that his parent died in her 40s from liver cancer. That patient is at risk for: 1. hepatitis B