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1. What is the treatment of choice for community acquired, uncomplicated pneumonia? -
ANSWER>>amoxicillin
2. Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia is a type of ____________ anemia. -
ANSWER>>pernicious; macrocytic
3. Prostate infection or inflammation can cause a sharp rise in PSA values. When should
this value go back down to normal levels and be checked after an acute infection? -
ANSWER>>4 weeks
4. The most common cause of atypical pneumonia in adults - ANSWER>>mycoplasma
pneumoniae
5. An herbal supplement thought to help BPH - ANSWER>>saw palmetto
6. A male patient presents to your clinic with a lump in his breast. How should we work
this up? - ANSWER>>clinical breast exam, mammogram, AND ultrasound
7. If a patient with strep comes back after 48 hours with no improvement on antibiotics,
what should you then prescribe? - ANSWER>>a penicillin or cephalosporin with beta
lactamase coverage
8. How long must a tick be attached to the skin in order for Lyme disease to be
transferred? - ANSWER>>48 hours
9. When should kids be treated for hypertension? - ANSWER>>if they also have diabetes,
are symptomatic, have hypertension > 95th percentile, or when end organ damage is
present
10. ACEIs can cause what electrolyte abnormality? - ANSWER>>hyperkalemia
11. A positive "drop arm" test is a sign of what? - ANSWER>>torn rotator cuff
12. The medical term for spoon shaped nails - ANSWER>>koilonychia
13. Koilonychia is a sign of what? - ANSWER>>iron deficiency anemia
14. How is influenza diagnosed? - ANSWER>>a nasal swab
15. What finding would be most likely to differentiate gout from septic arthritis? -
ANSWER>>fever would be indicative of septic arthritis
16. Diphenhydramine has __________ properties and is contraindicated in which patient
populations? - ANSWER>>anticholinergic; elderly and those with glaucoma
17. The medical term for flat feet - ANSWER>>pes planus
, 18. How does plantar fasciitis usually present? - ANSWER>>as pain in the morning with
resolution after several steps, but as it worsens the patient will start to complain of heel
pain throughout the day and with walking
19. Scope of practice for NPs is not influenced by which entity? - ANSWER>>a court of law
20. Used to establish a designated level of professional competence - ANSWER>>licensure
21. Treatment of subclinical hypothyroidism is generally not indicated unless the TSH is
___________. - ANSWER>>greater than 10
22. In the presence of an elevated serum TSH, what is the next step in management? -
ANSWER>>repeat TSH plus free T4
23. Patients with a history of UC or Crohn's should have a colonoscopy how often? -
ANSWER>>every 1-5 years due to the increased risk of colorectal cancer
24. What is the first line treatment for community acquired atypical pneumonia? -
ANSWER>>macrolides such azithromycin. If the pt cannot take a macrolide, then they
can do levofloxacin or doxycycline
25. What is metatarsus adductus? - ANSWER>>the medical term for in-toeing
26. What is true regarding older adults who are overweight? - ANSWER>>mortality in older
adults related to overweight states declines over time
27. How do we manage rubella immunity in pregnant women? - ANSWER>>we screen all
pregnant women with a rubella titer. If they had a protective rubella titer in a previous
pregnancy, then they do not need to be checked again. If they are found to not be
immune when pregnant, then she should be vaccinated AFTER delivery
28. How is permethrin applied to the skin for scabies? - ANSWER>>a one time application
to all skin below the neck and then left on for 8-12 hours is sufficient
29. After exposure to HIV, when will the patient seroconvert and become positive? -
ANSWER>>3 months
30. Is age less than 18 years a risk factor for an ectopic pregnancy? - ANSWER>>no; but
personal history of PID, an IUD, previous ectopic pregnancy, previous tubal surgery,
pathology, or ligation all are risk factors
31. What is Tanner stage 5 of breast development in females? - ANSWER>>projection of the
nipple only
32. What are two common classes of drugs that interact with grapefruit juice? -
ANSWER>>statins and CCBs
33. Ankle inversion is a common complaint from a patient with what? - ANSWER>>a lateral
ankle sprain
34. How can we best diagnose coarctation of the aorta? - ANSWER>>by comparing the
upper and lower extremity blood pressures
35. What is the most important risk factor for developing breast cancer in women of average
risk? - ANSWER>>age
36. hey - ANSWER>>stopped at top of page 7
Verified Questions And Answers 2025.
1. What is the treatment of choice for community acquired, uncomplicated pneumonia? -
ANSWER>>amoxicillin
2. Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia is a type of ____________ anemia. -
ANSWER>>pernicious; macrocytic
3. Prostate infection or inflammation can cause a sharp rise in PSA values. When should
this value go back down to normal levels and be checked after an acute infection? -
ANSWER>>4 weeks
4. The most common cause of atypical pneumonia in adults - ANSWER>>mycoplasma
pneumoniae
5. An herbal supplement thought to help BPH - ANSWER>>saw palmetto
6. A male patient presents to your clinic with a lump in his breast. How should we work
this up? - ANSWER>>clinical breast exam, mammogram, AND ultrasound
7. If a patient with strep comes back after 48 hours with no improvement on antibiotics,
what should you then prescribe? - ANSWER>>a penicillin or cephalosporin with beta
lactamase coverage
8. How long must a tick be attached to the skin in order for Lyme disease to be
transferred? - ANSWER>>48 hours
9. When should kids be treated for hypertension? - ANSWER>>if they also have diabetes,
are symptomatic, have hypertension > 95th percentile, or when end organ damage is
present
10. ACEIs can cause what electrolyte abnormality? - ANSWER>>hyperkalemia
11. A positive "drop arm" test is a sign of what? - ANSWER>>torn rotator cuff
12. The medical term for spoon shaped nails - ANSWER>>koilonychia
13. Koilonychia is a sign of what? - ANSWER>>iron deficiency anemia
14. How is influenza diagnosed? - ANSWER>>a nasal swab
15. What finding would be most likely to differentiate gout from septic arthritis? -
ANSWER>>fever would be indicative of septic arthritis
16. Diphenhydramine has __________ properties and is contraindicated in which patient
populations? - ANSWER>>anticholinergic; elderly and those with glaucoma
17. The medical term for flat feet - ANSWER>>pes planus
, 18. How does plantar fasciitis usually present? - ANSWER>>as pain in the morning with
resolution after several steps, but as it worsens the patient will start to complain of heel
pain throughout the day and with walking
19. Scope of practice for NPs is not influenced by which entity? - ANSWER>>a court of law
20. Used to establish a designated level of professional competence - ANSWER>>licensure
21. Treatment of subclinical hypothyroidism is generally not indicated unless the TSH is
___________. - ANSWER>>greater than 10
22. In the presence of an elevated serum TSH, what is the next step in management? -
ANSWER>>repeat TSH plus free T4
23. Patients with a history of UC or Crohn's should have a colonoscopy how often? -
ANSWER>>every 1-5 years due to the increased risk of colorectal cancer
24. What is the first line treatment for community acquired atypical pneumonia? -
ANSWER>>macrolides such azithromycin. If the pt cannot take a macrolide, then they
can do levofloxacin or doxycycline
25. What is metatarsus adductus? - ANSWER>>the medical term for in-toeing
26. What is true regarding older adults who are overweight? - ANSWER>>mortality in older
adults related to overweight states declines over time
27. How do we manage rubella immunity in pregnant women? - ANSWER>>we screen all
pregnant women with a rubella titer. If they had a protective rubella titer in a previous
pregnancy, then they do not need to be checked again. If they are found to not be
immune when pregnant, then she should be vaccinated AFTER delivery
28. How is permethrin applied to the skin for scabies? - ANSWER>>a one time application
to all skin below the neck and then left on for 8-12 hours is sufficient
29. After exposure to HIV, when will the patient seroconvert and become positive? -
ANSWER>>3 months
30. Is age less than 18 years a risk factor for an ectopic pregnancy? - ANSWER>>no; but
personal history of PID, an IUD, previous ectopic pregnancy, previous tubal surgery,
pathology, or ligation all are risk factors
31. What is Tanner stage 5 of breast development in females? - ANSWER>>projection of the
nipple only
32. What are two common classes of drugs that interact with grapefruit juice? -
ANSWER>>statins and CCBs
33. Ankle inversion is a common complaint from a patient with what? - ANSWER>>a lateral
ankle sprain
34. How can we best diagnose coarctation of the aorta? - ANSWER>>by comparing the
upper and lower extremity blood pressures
35. What is the most important risk factor for developing breast cancer in women of average
risk? - ANSWER>>age
36. hey - ANSWER>>stopped at top of page 7
