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1. A37-year-old female patient with a history of asingle episode of depression and frequent
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complaints ofPMSisbeing treatedforhypothyroidism. Todayshecomplains ofpoorconcentration
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and fatigue. Initially, the NP should:
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a. Question her further ix ix i x




2. Whichofthe following isanexample ofsecondary prevention?
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a. Annual influenza vaccinationix ix

, 3. A 35-year old female with a history of mitral valve prolapse is scheduled for routine dental
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cleaning. According to the 2007 American
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prophylaxis, what would you advise this patient?
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a. Shedoesnotneedprophylaxis forany dental procedure
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4. Apatientrecoveringfromarecentstrokeisstartinganticoagulanttherapy.Thenursepractitioner
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should teach the patient to avoid all of the following EXCEPT:
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a. b.milk and milk products
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5. Apatientpresentswithperiorbitalerythemaandedema,fever, andnasaldrainage. The
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nurse practitioner should
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a. startaggressiveantibiotic therapy
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6.Apositivedrawersignsupport adiagnosis of
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b. cruciate ligament injury
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7. A50-year-oldpatient with diabetes complains ofpainbilaterally inherlower legs while walking. The
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pain disappears at rest. What else would you expect toidentify on her lower extremities.
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b.peripheral artery insufficiency
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8. A 16-year-old athlete complains of pain underneath his heel every time he walks. There is a verrucous
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surface level with the skin of the heel. What pharmacologic interventions should the nurse practitioner
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prescribe for this patient?
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a. salicylic acid plasters
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9. A -year-old with Type I diabetes has had itching and burning lesions between her toes for 6 months.
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Scrapings of the lesion confirm the diagnosis of tinea pedis. What is the best treatment option for this
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patient?
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, a. prescribe ananti-fungal powder forapplication betweenhertoesandinhershoesanda
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topical prescription strength anti-fungal cream for other affected areas. Monitor for a
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secondary bacterial infection.
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one week, 2weeks, and every month thereafter.
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c. Prescribeaprescriptionstrengthantifungal/steroid combination cream.Monitor fora
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secondary bacterial infection.
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10. Whatisanappropriatedrugforprophylactictreatment ofmigraine headaches ina21-
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year- old female?
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a. .Sumatriptan
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(Imitrex)
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b.propranolol(Inderal
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)
c. ibuprofen (Motrin) ix




d. dihydroergotamine (DHE) i x




11. Whichofthefollowingarethe classic features ofulcerative colitis?
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a. RLQpain,frequentlyaccompanied byapalpable mass,fever, andleukopenia
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b. Massivepainfulhematemesis, occasionallyaccompanied bymelena ix ix ix ix ix ix




c. Rapidlyprogressivedysphagiatosolid foods,anoriexia, andweight lossoutofproportion to the
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dysphagia ix




d. Remission andexacerbations ofbloodydiarrhea, tenesmus, fecalincontinence, abdominal pain, and T ix ix ix ix ix ix i x ix i x




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12. Whichdrugs belowwould beexpected toproducethe least amount ofhypokalemia?
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a. Furosemide (Lasix) ix




b. hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) andspironolactone (Aldactone) i x ix ix i x




c. Spironolactone (Aldactone)ix ix i x




d. hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) ix




13. Whatinformationshould patientswith diabetesandtheir families receive abouthypoglycemia?
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a. Hypoglycemia isveryrare ix ix ix




b. Hypoglycemia requires professional medical treatment ix ix ix ix




c. Hypoglycemia is serious, dangerous, and can be fatal if not treated quickly
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d. Hypoglycemia occurs only as aresult ofoverdose ofinsulin ix ix ix ix ix ix ix ix ix




14. A60-year-old male patient with a pasthistory of glaucoma and frequent sinusitis presents today
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with hypertension. Onhis last 2 visits tothe clinic his blood pressures were 150-160/90-98. The nurse
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practitionerdecidestotreatthehypertensionwithlong-acting propranolol (Inderal). Beforeprescribing it,
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the nurse practitioner should ask:
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a. whether he smokes or consumes alcohol on a daily basis ix ix ix ix ix ix ix ix ix

, b. what other medications have been prescribed for him
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c. if he takes adaily antihistamine
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d. ifotherfamily members arehypertensive
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15. Whichofthefollowing is NOTassociated with Type2diabetes mellitus?
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a. Gestationaldiabetes,birth ofamacrosomic infant
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