Acute closed-angle glaucoma correct answers 1. It is important to not dilate the eye if ____ is
suspected.
Intravenous pyelogram correct answers An 18-year-old female patient presents with repeated
urinary tract infections. She has no risk factors in her history, and her physical examination is
unremarkable. She also has a normal pelvic exam.
Which of the following should be obtained if anatomic abnormalities are suspected?
Impaired ability to use iron stores correct answers The pathophysiological hallmark of ACD is:
Sudden death of a family member correct answers Which of the following is the most important
question to ask during cardiovascular health history?
Alpha-1 deficiency correct answers A 26-year-old, non-smoker, male presented to your clinic
with SOB with exertion. This could be due to
Herpes zoster correct answers Which of the following dermatological conditions results from
reactivation of the dormant varicella virus?
Selected low back pain correct answers Mr. Jones is a 68-year-old retired Air Force pilot that has
been diagnosed with prostate cancer in the past week. He has never had a surgical procedure in
his life and seeks clarification on the availability of treatments for prostate cancer. He asks the
nurse practitioner to tell him the side effects of a radical prostatectomy. Which of the following
is not a potential side effect of this procedure?
Physiologic aging correct answers Presbycusis is the hearing impairment that is associated with
Assessing resident's cognitive status and last change of the catheter/bag correct answers
Asymptomatic 1+ bacteriuria is found in a nursing home resident with an indwelling catheter.
The nurse practitioner's initial intervention includes
Allergen correct answers A 64-year-old male presents with erythema of the sclera, tearing, and
bilateral pruritus of the eyes. The symptoms occur intermittently throughout the year and he has
associated clear nasal discharge. Which of the following is most likely because of the
inflammation?
Borborygmi correct answers The nurse practitioner is examining a 62-year-old female who has
been complaining of lower abdominal pain. Upon auscultation, bowel sounds are high pitched
and tinkling. Which of the following terms describes this finding
African Americans correct answers Which ethnic group has the highest incidence of prostate
cancer
A.Women with ischemic heart disease many times do not present with chest pain
,B. Some patients may have no symptoms or atypical symptoms; diagnosis may only be made at
the time of an actual myocardial infarction correct answers A key symptom of ischemic heart
disease is chest pain. However, angina equivalents may include exertional dyspnea. Angina
equivalents are important because
Elevation of head of the bed 4-6 inches on blocks and weight reduction correct answers The
nurse practitioner is discussing lifestyle changes with a patient diagnosed with gastroesophageal
reflux. What are the nonpharmacological management interventions that should be included?
Herpes zoster correct answers Which lesions are typically located along the distribution of
dermatome?
ACE inhibitor correct answers Which of the following medications are commonly associated
with the side effect of cough?
Recognize this as a normal finding that requires periodic follow up correct answers On DRE, you
note that a 45-year-old patient has a firm, smooth, non-tender but asymmetrically shaped
prostate. The patient has no symptoms and has a normal urinalysis. The patient's PSA is within
normal limits for the patient's age. The clinician should:
Venous insufficiency correct answers Your patient complains of a feeling of heaviness in the
lower legs daily. You note varicosities, edema, and dusky color of both ankles and feet. Which of
the following is the most likely cause for these symptoms
Conjunctivitis correct answers The most common cause of eye redness is:
The heart valve thickens and becomes rigid, secondary to fibrosis and sclerosis correct answers
The aging process causes what normal physiological changes in the heart?
tension headaches correct answers Ms. Smith, 37-year-old, comes to the clinic today
complaining of dull, throbbing bilateral headaches almost every evening. You suspect she is
experiencing
Esophageal varices correct answers A 59-year-old patient with history of alcohol abuse comes to
your office because of 'throwing up blood". On physical examination, you note ascites and caput
medusa. A likely cause for the hematemesis is
Pleural effusion on chest X-ray correct answers Which of the following is considered a "red flag"
when diagnosing a patient with pneumonia?
Colon cancer correct answers Your patient complains of lower abdominal pain, anorexia,
extreme fatigue, unintentional weight loss of 10 pounds in last 3 weeks, and you find a positive
hemoccult on digital rectal examination. Laboratory tests show iron deficiency anemia. The
clinician needs to consider
, Ménière's disease correct answers You have a patient complaining of vertigo and want to know
what could be the cause. Knowing there are many causes for vertigo, you question the length of
time the sensation lasts. She tells you several hours to days and is accompanied by tinnitus and
hearing loss. You suspect which of the following conditions
Leukoplakia correct answers In examining the mouth of an older adult with a history of smoking,
the nurse practitioner finds a suspicious oral lesion. The patient has been referred for a biopsy to
be sent for pathology. Which is the most common oral precancerous lesion
8 weeks or more correct answers A cough is described as chronic if it has been present for
Visual acuity correct answers The first assessment to complete related to the eyes is
A score of 0-2 is a positive screen for dementia correct answers The Mini-Cog is a short
screening tool used to assess cognition. Which of the following statements pertaining to the test
is a true statement
Transmit the disorder to 50% of her offspring (male or female) correct answers A woman with
an X-linked dominant disorder will
Tuberculosis correct answers Your patient has just returned from a 6-month missionary trip to
Southeast Asia. He reports unremitting cough, hemoptysis, and an unintentional weight loss of
10 pounds over the last month. These symptoms should prompt the clinician to suspect
Grossly visible corneal defect correct answers In assessing the eyes, which of the following is
considered a "red flag" finding when associated with eye redness
ASA, ACE/ARB, beta-blocker, aldosterone blockade correct answers The best evidence rating
drugs to consider in a post myocardial infarction patient include
Allergic rhinitis correct answers In examination of the nose, the clinician observes gray, pale
mucous membranes with clear, serous discharge. This is most likely indicative of
History of transient and painless monocular loss of vision correct answers Which of the
following findings should trigger an urgent referral to a cardiologist or neurologist
Pain tends to occur with movement, stretching or palpation correct answers Which symptom is
more characteristic of Non-Cardiac chest pain
ACE inhibitors correct answers Aortic regurgitation requires medical treatment for early signs of
CHF with:
Flat plate of abdomen correct answers What test is used to confirm the diagnosis of appendicitis
Reduced physiological reserve
Reduced homeostatic mechanisms