3P PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATED 2024/2025 (GRADED A+)
The groove of the metacarpophalangeal joint can be palpated by having the
patient: - correct answer-flex his hand
When auscultating breath sounds in a patient who has left sided heart failure, the breath sounds are: -
correct answer-
vesicular with late inspiratory crackles in the dependent portions of the lungs and resonant on percuss
ion (looses ability to pump out blood)
You are evaluating a 15 year old patient for bipolar disorder. His parents tell you that he has severe m
ood swings, is easily distracted, and constantly corrects his teachers. You have the high suspicion for bi
polar if which symptom was present? - correct answer-he sleeps less than 4 hours nightly
Using GTPALGnomenclature, how would document a patient currently pregnant with a hx of uncomplic
ated term vaginal delivery, preterm delivery of liveborn twins, and an 8 week elective abortion? -
correct answer-G4 T1 P1 A1 L3 (mult births count as 1 pregnancy and 1 birth)
What is the most likely presenting symptom in a pediatric patient with croup? - correct answer-
barking cough
47 year old woman post total hysterectomy and estrogen hormone therapy. Which is contraindicated?
- correct answer-Heart disease
Severe aortic regurgitation symptoms with dyspnea - correct answer-
dry cough, angina, hypotension, systolic murmur
Unipolar depression. What medications are not considered? - correct answer-
TCA (tricyclic antidepressants); Buspar, SSR, wellbutin are all okay
, Which of the following statements is most accurate about cough associated with ACEI? -
correct answer-Asthma
Conductive Hearing loss - correct answer-External ear, middle ear, or both problem
Which of the following is a risk factor for the development of prostate enlargement? - correct answer-
Diabetes; Obesity, heart and circulatory disease, DM2
Patients with suspected PAD may be asymptomatic or may complain of which symptom in the lower e
xtremity? - correct answer-Pain during activity
A patient who presents with nocturia, dyspnea on exertion, and peripheral edema and is found to hav
e ascites and JVD should be evaluated for: - correct answer-heart failure
23 year old woman is having frequent migraines and needs a prophylactic medication. She also has ast
hma. The medication should be avoided in this patient: - correct answer-
Propranolol (inderal); can cause increase bronchospasm
45 year old woman with first episode of DVT is being treated for CAP, which antibiotic is safe to use wi
th warfarin? - correct answer-Clarithromycin (PCN and cephalosporins are okay)
On PA of 50 year old woman who has complains of joint pain, the NP finds swan neck and boutoniere
deformities which she knows are related to the diagnosis of - correct answer-rheumatoid arthritis
28 year old woman has symptoms of asthma daily and several nights a week. She uses a SABA and will
be starting fluticasone/salmeterol (Advair). Advair: - correct answer-
is not effective during an acute asthma attack
The main lymphatic channel that drains lymph back to the systemic circulation from the entire body, w
ith the exception of the RT arm, thorax, head and neck is the - correct answer-thoracic duct
Intrauterine growth restriction is suspected in an 18 year old pregnant patient at 35 weeks gestation if
the fundal height measurement is - correct answer-32
LATEST UPDATED 2024/2025 (GRADED A+)
The groove of the metacarpophalangeal joint can be palpated by having the
patient: - correct answer-flex his hand
When auscultating breath sounds in a patient who has left sided heart failure, the breath sounds are: -
correct answer-
vesicular with late inspiratory crackles in the dependent portions of the lungs and resonant on percuss
ion (looses ability to pump out blood)
You are evaluating a 15 year old patient for bipolar disorder. His parents tell you that he has severe m
ood swings, is easily distracted, and constantly corrects his teachers. You have the high suspicion for bi
polar if which symptom was present? - correct answer-he sleeps less than 4 hours nightly
Using GTPALGnomenclature, how would document a patient currently pregnant with a hx of uncomplic
ated term vaginal delivery, preterm delivery of liveborn twins, and an 8 week elective abortion? -
correct answer-G4 T1 P1 A1 L3 (mult births count as 1 pregnancy and 1 birth)
What is the most likely presenting symptom in a pediatric patient with croup? - correct answer-
barking cough
47 year old woman post total hysterectomy and estrogen hormone therapy. Which is contraindicated?
- correct answer-Heart disease
Severe aortic regurgitation symptoms with dyspnea - correct answer-
dry cough, angina, hypotension, systolic murmur
Unipolar depression. What medications are not considered? - correct answer-
TCA (tricyclic antidepressants); Buspar, SSR, wellbutin are all okay
, Which of the following statements is most accurate about cough associated with ACEI? -
correct answer-Asthma
Conductive Hearing loss - correct answer-External ear, middle ear, or both problem
Which of the following is a risk factor for the development of prostate enlargement? - correct answer-
Diabetes; Obesity, heart and circulatory disease, DM2
Patients with suspected PAD may be asymptomatic or may complain of which symptom in the lower e
xtremity? - correct answer-Pain during activity
A patient who presents with nocturia, dyspnea on exertion, and peripheral edema and is found to hav
e ascites and JVD should be evaluated for: - correct answer-heart failure
23 year old woman is having frequent migraines and needs a prophylactic medication. She also has ast
hma. The medication should be avoided in this patient: - correct answer-
Propranolol (inderal); can cause increase bronchospasm
45 year old woman with first episode of DVT is being treated for CAP, which antibiotic is safe to use wi
th warfarin? - correct answer-Clarithromycin (PCN and cephalosporins are okay)
On PA of 50 year old woman who has complains of joint pain, the NP finds swan neck and boutoniere
deformities which she knows are related to the diagnosis of - correct answer-rheumatoid arthritis
28 year old woman has symptoms of asthma daily and several nights a week. She uses a SABA and will
be starting fluticasone/salmeterol (Advair). Advair: - correct answer-
is not effective during an acute asthma attack
The main lymphatic channel that drains lymph back to the systemic circulation from the entire body, w
ith the exception of the RT arm, thorax, head and neck is the - correct answer-thoracic duct
Intrauterine growth restriction is suspected in an 18 year old pregnant patient at 35 weeks gestation if
the fundal height measurement is - correct answer-32
