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, A P EA 3P EXA M
PREDICTOR EXAM
2024/2025 I S YOU R
ULTIMATE STUDY AID
1. A 37-year-old female patient with a history of a single episode
of depression and frequent complaints of PMS is being treated
for hypothyroidism. Today she complains of poor concentration
and fatigue. Initially, the NP should:
a. Question her further
b. Order a thyroid panel
c. Prescribe an antidepressant
d. Refer to a psychiatrist
Answer: a. Question her further
2. Which of the following is an example of secondary preven-
tion?
a. Annual influenza vaccination
b. Daily exercise
c. Smoking cessation education
d. Genetic screening
Answer: a. Annual influenza vaccination
3. A 35-year-old female with a history of mitral valve prolapse is
scheduled for routine dental cleaning. According to the 2007
American Association’s guideline for endocarditis prophylaxis,
what would you advise this patient?
a. She does not need prophylaxis for any dental procedure
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b. She should take amoxicillin 2g one hour prior
c. She requires clindamycin prophylaxis
d. She needs IV antibiotics before the procedure
Answer: a. She does not need prophylaxis for any dental proce-
dure
4. A patient recovering from a recent stroke is starting anticoag-
ulant therapy. The nurse practitioner should teach the patient to
avoid all of the following EXCEPT:
a. Milk and milk products
b. Green leafy vegetables
c. Cranberry juice
d. Alcohol
Answer: a. Milk and milk products
5. A patient presents with periorbital erythema and edema,
fever, and nasal drainage. The nurse practitioner should:
a. Start aggressive antibiotic therapy
b. Order a sinus X-ray
c. Prescribe a decongestant
d. Recommend warm compresses
Answer: a. Start aggressive antibiotic therapy
6. A positive drawer sign supports a diagnosis of:
a. Meniscal tear
b. Cruciate ligament injury
c. Patellar dislocation
d. Ankle sprain
Answer: b. Cruciate ligament injury
7. A 50-year-old patient with diabetes complains of pain bilater-
ally in her lower legs while walking. The pain disappears at rest.
What else would you expect to identify on her lower extremities?
a. Varicose veins
b. Peripheral artery insufficiency
c. Deep vein thrombosis
d. Neuropathic ulcers
Answer: b. Peripheral artery insufficiency
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, A P EA 3P EXA M
PREDICTOR EXAM
2024/2025 I S YOU R
ULTIMATE STUDY AID
1. A 37-year-old female patient with a history of a single episode
of depression and frequent complaints of PMS is being treated
for hypothyroidism. Today she complains of poor concentration
and fatigue. Initially, the NP should:
a. Question her further
b. Order a thyroid panel
c. Prescribe an antidepressant
d. Refer to a psychiatrist
Answer: a. Question her further
2. Which of the following is an example of secondary preven-
tion?
a. Annual influenza vaccination
b. Daily exercise
c. Smoking cessation education
d. Genetic screening
Answer: a. Annual influenza vaccination
3. A 35-year-old female with a history of mitral valve prolapse is
scheduled for routine dental cleaning. According to the 2007
American Association’s guideline for endocarditis prophylaxis,
what would you advise this patient?
a. She does not need prophylaxis for any dental procedure
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b. She should take amoxicillin 2g one hour prior
c. She requires clindamycin prophylaxis
d. She needs IV antibiotics before the procedure
Answer: a. She does not need prophylaxis for any dental proce-
dure
4. A patient recovering from a recent stroke is starting anticoag-
ulant therapy. The nurse practitioner should teach the patient to
avoid all of the following EXCEPT:
a. Milk and milk products
b. Green leafy vegetables
c. Cranberry juice
d. Alcohol
Answer: a. Milk and milk products
5. A patient presents with periorbital erythema and edema,
fever, and nasal drainage. The nurse practitioner should:
a. Start aggressive antibiotic therapy
b. Order a sinus X-ray
c. Prescribe a decongestant
d. Recommend warm compresses
Answer: a. Start aggressive antibiotic therapy
6. A positive drawer sign supports a diagnosis of:
a. Meniscal tear
b. Cruciate ligament injury
c. Patellar dislocation
d. Ankle sprain
Answer: b. Cruciate ligament injury
7. A 50-year-old patient with diabetes complains of pain bilater-
ally in her lower legs while walking. The pain disappears at rest.
What else would you expect to identify on her lower extremities?
a. Varicose veins
b. Peripheral artery insufficiency
c. Deep vein thrombosis
d. Neuropathic ulcers
Answer: b. Peripheral artery insufficiency
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