AANP FNP Certification Exam Study Guide and Detailed Solutions

Cranial nerves responsible for extraoculomotor movements? a. 2, 3, 6? b. 3, 4, 6? Patient with hx of hypertension and stroke, now having memory loss and confusion - indicates what? a. Alzheimer's b. Vascular Dementia?: Vascular dementia refers to a progressive decline in memory and cognitive functioning caused by a blockage or reduction in the blood flow to the brain. While there is no known cure, you can learn to manage symptoms, prevent further strokes, and enjoy a full, rewarding life. CAGE acronym 1. Have you ever felt you needed to Cut down on your drinking? 2. Have people Annoyed you by criticizing your drinking? 3. Have you ever felt Guilty about drinking? 4. Have you ever felt you needed a drink first thing in the morning (Eye-opener) to steady your nerves or to get rid of a hangover? Treatment for chronic alcoholism? Patient has to express help needed to quit drinking is critical. The patient should be given a list of options for treatment including AA and pharmacotherapy. Frail elderly mammogram breast tissue? ? Patient has Barrett's esophagus, insurance no longer covers gastroenterologist who was treating condition, patient at the FNP office, wanting a prescription for medication... What should the FNP do? a. Refer to oncologist? b. Refill prescription? GERD treatment? a. PPI? Per American College of Gastroenterology, treatment should begin with a PPI. b. H2? An H2 is inferior to PPI's. 3 months on Symmetrel, TSH increased, T4 normal, what do you do? a. Increase medication? b. Decrease medication? Lipid level of 1500, increased risk for? a. pancreatitis? Frail elder, increased creatinine, indication? Renal falure Fingernail hematoma treatment? a. drill hole and drain blood?