LEIK FNP practice questions And Answers

LEIK FNP practice questions And Answers It inhibits the effect of renal prostaglandins and blunts the effectiveness of the diuretic - ANS A 72 yo woman has been on hydrochlorothiazide 12.5mg for many years to control her Stage II HTN. Her blood pressure at this visit is 168/96. She is currently complaining of pain in her right hip and on both knees. She has increased her dose of ibuprofen from 400mg 3 times a day to 800 mg 3 times a day. She is still in pain and would like something stronger. Which of the following statements is the best explanation of the effects of ibuprofen on her disease. Acute appendicitis - ANS The NP would test the obturator and iliopsoas muscle to evaluate for what? A prescription of methyldopa (Aldomet) to control BP - ANS Treatment for mild preeclampsia includes all of the following except: A) Bed rest except for bathroom privileges B) Close monitoring of weight and blood pressure C) Close follow-up of urinary protein, serum creatinine, and platelet count D) A prescription of methyldopa (Aldomet) to control BP. Nursing home care - ANS All of the following services are covered under Medicare Part A except: A) Inpatient hospitalizations B) Medicines administered to a patient while hospitalized C) Nursing home care D) Surgeons Mycoplasma pneumonia - ANS A 28 yo student is seen in the school health clinic with complaints of hacking cough that is productive of small amounts of sputum and runny nose. He does not take any meds, denies any allergies, and has no significant medical history. Physical exam reveals a low-grade temperature of 99.9 degrees F, respirations of 16/min, pulse =90, and diffuse fine crackles in the base of the lungs. A chest x-ray shows diffuse infiltrates in the lower lobe of the right lung. The total white blood cell count is 10,500/uL. What is the likely diagnosis?