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A 20 year old is diagnosed with mild persistent asthma. What drug combination would be most effective
in keeping him symptom-free? - CORRECT ANSWERS-A bronchodilator PRN and an inhaled
corticosteroid
A 57-year-old male presents to urgent care complaining of substernal chest discomfort for the past hour.
The EKG reveals ST elevations in Leads II, III, and AVF. The nurse practitioner is aware that these changes
are consistent with which myocardial infarction territory? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Inferior wall
Antibiotic administration has been demonstrated to be of little benefit to the treatment of which of the
following disease processes? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Acute bronchitis
The most common correlate(s) with chronic bronchitis and emphysema is(are): - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Cigarette smoke inhalation
Which of the following is not a goal of treatment for the patient with cystic fibrosis? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Replacement of water soluble vitamins
Which drug category contains the drugs that are the first line Gold standard therapy for COPD? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Inhaled beta-2 agonist bronchodilators
Which of the following patient characteristics are associated with chronic bronchitis? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Normal weight, cyanosis, and greatly increased RR
Salmeterol (Servent) is prescribed for a patient with asthma. What is the most important teaching point
about this medication? - CORRECT ANSWERS-It is not effective during an acute asthma attack
Which of the following is not a risk factor for coronary arterial insufficiency? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Alcohol ingestion
, Which type of lung cancer has the poorest prognosis? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Small cell
carcinoma
A patient presents to the office with a blood pressure 142/80. This patient is classified as having: -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Stage 1 hypertension
In order to decrease deaths from lung cancer: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Patients should be
counseled to quit smoking
Which of the following medication classes should be avoided in patients with acute or chronic bronchitis
because it will contribute to ventilation-perfusion mismatch in the patient? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Antihistamines
Diagnostic confirmation of acute leukemia is based on: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Bone marrow
aspiration & biopsy
Which of the following are classic features of ulcerative colitis? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Remissions and exacerbations of bloody diarrhea, tenesmus, fecal incontinence, abdominal pain, and
weight loss
Reed-Sternberg B lymphocytes are associated with which of the following disorders: - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Hodgkin's lymphoma
Which of the following is not appropriate suppression therapy for chronic bacterial prostatitis? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Erythromycin daily
A patient has been diagnosed with hypothyroidism and thyroid hormone replacement therapy is
prescribed. How long should the nurse practitioner wait before checking the patient's TSH? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-8 weeks
After thorough history, physical examination, and laboratory tests, a patient is diagnosed with irritable
bowel syndrome (IBS). Which of the following initial treatment plans is currently considered most
effective? - CORRECT ANSWERS-A low fat, thyramine-free, caffeine-free, high fiber diet, along
with a daily diary, and attention to psychosocial factors