A 12-year-old African American C1 esterase inhibitor
patient presents with unilateral eye
swelling and lower lip swelling. The
patient's parent reports that the
swelling is spontaneous and
resolves over several days. The
patient does not have complaints of
fever, hives, or vomiting. Serum lab
results show hyperactivation of
three plasma protein systems. The
APRN suspects hereditary
angioedema.
What is the cause of the genetic
defect suspected in this situation?
A 29-year-old female patient Hyperprolactinemia and PCOS ovarian tumor
presents with concerns about
fertility. The patient states she has
had amenorrhea every other month
and weight gain, and her labs show
decreased FSH, decreased
estrogen, and altered TSH.
Which female reproductive
disorders should be considered for
this patient?
,A 30-day-old infant presents to the Relative deficiency of factor B
emergency room with decreased
oral intake, decreased urine output,
and a fever of 101.8. The infant is
admitted for further evaluation with
a workup to include a blood
culture, a urine culture, a spinal tap,
and a chest X-ray.
Which issue of innate immunity, as it
relates to neonates, is of concern?
A 34-year-old patient is diagnosed Genetics
with primary hypertension, and an
advanced practice registered nurse
(APRN) is reviewing the causes of
the problem with the patient.
What is a cause of this diagnosis?
,A 36-year-old patient is being seen It decreases glucose uptake.
by an advanced practice registered
nurse (APRN) in a primary care
clinic for the first time. The patient
reports feeling depressed due to a
major life change. Additional
symptoms include weight gain,
sedentary activity, and insomnia.
The APRN plans on providing the
patient with several exercises to
reduce the physiological effect of
stress.
Why is the APRN concerned about
relieving this emotional response?
A 45-year-old male patient with Affinity of receptor for the hormones
altered testosterone levels needs
treatment. An advanced practice
registered nurse (APRN) is aware
that three factors affect hormone
target cell responses when
determining a treatment approach.
Which factor should be considered
by the APRN?
, A 56-year-old patient presents to Takotsubo cardiomyopathy
an emergency department with
acute chest pain on the day after
the funeral of a spouse. Diagnostic
results reveal ST elevation and
elevated troponins.
What is the probable diagnosis of
these symptoms?
An 80-year-old patient brings her Getting an annual influenza vaccine
grandchildren with her to a routine
medical appointment. The patient
has moderate chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD) and is
concerned about developing
pneumonia because of its
increased incidence at the senior
center.
What should the nurse practitioner
recommend for this patient?
patient presents with unilateral eye
swelling and lower lip swelling. The
patient's parent reports that the
swelling is spontaneous and
resolves over several days. The
patient does not have complaints of
fever, hives, or vomiting. Serum lab
results show hyperactivation of
three plasma protein systems. The
APRN suspects hereditary
angioedema.
What is the cause of the genetic
defect suspected in this situation?
A 29-year-old female patient Hyperprolactinemia and PCOS ovarian tumor
presents with concerns about
fertility. The patient states she has
had amenorrhea every other month
and weight gain, and her labs show
decreased FSH, decreased
estrogen, and altered TSH.
Which female reproductive
disorders should be considered for
this patient?
,A 30-day-old infant presents to the Relative deficiency of factor B
emergency room with decreased
oral intake, decreased urine output,
and a fever of 101.8. The infant is
admitted for further evaluation with
a workup to include a blood
culture, a urine culture, a spinal tap,
and a chest X-ray.
Which issue of innate immunity, as it
relates to neonates, is of concern?
A 34-year-old patient is diagnosed Genetics
with primary hypertension, and an
advanced practice registered nurse
(APRN) is reviewing the causes of
the problem with the patient.
What is a cause of this diagnosis?
,A 36-year-old patient is being seen It decreases glucose uptake.
by an advanced practice registered
nurse (APRN) in a primary care
clinic for the first time. The patient
reports feeling depressed due to a
major life change. Additional
symptoms include weight gain,
sedentary activity, and insomnia.
The APRN plans on providing the
patient with several exercises to
reduce the physiological effect of
stress.
Why is the APRN concerned about
relieving this emotional response?
A 45-year-old male patient with Affinity of receptor for the hormones
altered testosterone levels needs
treatment. An advanced practice
registered nurse (APRN) is aware
that three factors affect hormone
target cell responses when
determining a treatment approach.
Which factor should be considered
by the APRN?
, A 56-year-old patient presents to Takotsubo cardiomyopathy
an emergency department with
acute chest pain on the day after
the funeral of a spouse. Diagnostic
results reveal ST elevation and
elevated troponins.
What is the probable diagnosis of
these symptoms?
An 80-year-old patient brings her Getting an annual influenza vaccine
grandchildren with her to a routine
medical appointment. The patient
has moderate chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD) and is
concerned about developing
pneumonia because of its
increased incidence at the senior
center.
What should the nurse practitioner
recommend for this patient?
