NR 603 CEA EXAM AND PRACTICE EXAM
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Your patient has been diagnosed with HIV and wants to know the goal of treatment
with "all these medications ". Which of the following represents the most reasonable
goal in the treatment of HIV?
Reducing viral load to an undetectable level
Patient with a new diagnosis of primary progressive multiple sclerosis are most likely
to benefit from treatment with which of the following agents?
Rituximab
Your patient has been noticing cracking and peeling in their hands and having some
vesicular rash component. Which of the following is not likely the diagnosis?
Psoriasis
Which diagnostic test is commonly used to identify fungal infections of the skin?
Wood's lamp examination
Using the rule of palms, a patient with burn surface equivalent to 20 of the patient's
palms would be how many percent body surface area?
20 percent
Patients who present with decreased joint space of a lumbar vertebrae on X-ray are
likely diagnosed with which of the following chronic disease states?
Osteoarthritis
For primary prevention of osteoporosis in females, the US Preventative Task Force
recommends bone density screening:
,At least once after age 65
An adult male presents complaining of a left ankle injury that occurred 2 days ago
while he was playing basketball. The patient cannot bear weight and ROM is limited
by pain. What acute injuries would be included in the differential diagnosis for this
patient?
Ankle sprain, ankle fracture
An adolescent football player presents to the urgent care with an acute knee injury.
He heard a pop when his knee buckled. The nurse practitioner notes a positive
anterior drawer test. The most likely diagnosis is injury to the:
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)
Your patient with a recent fall from the edge of the bathtub who developed a hip
fracture should be worked up with which of the following exams?
DEXA scan
Which of the following is an accurate description of amaurosis fugax?
The patient describes several episodes of intermittent loss of vision in the right eye.
Which of the following is a common initial symptom of Alzheimer's disease?
Decrease in short-term memory
Which of the following are not associated with alcohol abuse?
Microcytic anemia
The patient with urine output of 450 mL/hr for 6 hours straight despite only 100mL/hr
of IV fluids after being intubated for a head trauma with increased intracranial
pressure should be treated for which condition?
Diabetes insipidus
In treating a pregnant female with migraine headaches, which of the following drugs
would be contraindicated?
Ergotamine tartrate (Migergot)
Rationale: Ergotamine tartrate is a medication commonly used to treat acute migraine
attacks. It works by constricting blood vessels in the brain, which helps alleviate migraine
symptoms. However, its use in pregnancy is associated with significant risks and is
,contraindicated. Ergotamine stimulates uterine contractions, which can lead to miscarriage,
preterm labor, and other complications related to uterine activity.
The use of GABA-agonizing drugs is likely going to have which effect on seizure
threshold?
Increase
An adult female presents with the following symptoms: clear nasal drainage, nasal
obstruction and tenderness over the antrum, throbbing facial pain referred to the
supraorbital area and worsened by head movements or stooping for 15 days. Which
antibiotic is appropriate for initial treatment of sinusitis?
Amoxicillin-clavulanate (augmentin)
Which of the following tools is most easily administered in the practice setting for
assessing cognitive decline?
Clock drawing (mini cog)
Rationale: Drawing a clock involves multiple cognitive domains, including visuospatial skills,
executive function (planning and organization), attention, and memory. These cognitive
abilities are often affected in conditions such as dementia and Alzheimer's disease, making
clock drawing a useful screening tool.
Which of the following treatments is best for children under 9 years of age who are
diagnosed with early Lyme disease?
Amoxicillin 50mg/kg/d in 3 divided doses
A 7-year-old child presents with group A streptococcal infection confirmed by throat
culture. Past history includes treatment for positive streptococcal infection with
erythromycin (EryPed oral suspension) 3 weeks ago. What is the most appropriate
next intervention?
Treat with amoxicillin for 10 days
A 6-year-old child presents with a loud, harsh, holosystolic murmur at the left lower
sternal border. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Ventricular septal defect
A 7-year-old boy presents with recurrent abdominal pain, diarrhea, and weight loss.
What is the most appropriate initial test?
, Celiac disease antibody test
A nurse practitioner is evaluating an infant for possible colic. Which of the following
could indicate the need for a more extensive evaluation?
3-oz (85g) weight gain over the past 2 weeks
A 5-year-old girl presents with fever, rash, hacking, cough, and swollen, tender lymph
nodes. The rash started on her face and has spread to the rest of her body. What is
the most likely diagnosis?
Measles
At what age should a child typically begin to show interest in playing with other
children and engaging in cooperative play?
3 years
Your patient presents to urgent care with a non-life-threatening, self-inflicted
laceration to their radial artery. After providing medical care to stabilize their wound,
which of the following priorities to the nurse practitioner prioritize first?
Contracting for safety during the remainder of the care with the patient
Treatment for extrapyramidal symptoms should include, which of the following?
Switching to an atypical antipsychotic from a typical antipsychotic
A 25-year-old woman presents with a two-year history of fluctuating mood states,
including periods of mild depression and hypomania. These symptoms have not
been severe enough to meet the criteria for major depressive or manic episodes.
What is the most likely diagnosis?
Cyclothymic disorder
Patients who present with agitation, confusion, tachycardia, and hypertension,
dilated pupils, loss of muscle coordination, twitching, muscle muscles, muscle
rigidity, diaphoresis, and diarrhea, should be worked up for which of the following
conditions?
Serotonin syndrome
Which of the following is a common physical sign of bulimia nervosa?
Calluses or scars on the knuckles
NEWEST 2028/ 2027 | COMPLETE REAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) INSTANT PDF
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Your patient has been diagnosed with HIV and wants to know the goal of treatment
with "all these medications ". Which of the following represents the most reasonable
goal in the treatment of HIV?
Reducing viral load to an undetectable level
Patient with a new diagnosis of primary progressive multiple sclerosis are most likely
to benefit from treatment with which of the following agents?
Rituximab
Your patient has been noticing cracking and peeling in their hands and having some
vesicular rash component. Which of the following is not likely the diagnosis?
Psoriasis
Which diagnostic test is commonly used to identify fungal infections of the skin?
Wood's lamp examination
Using the rule of palms, a patient with burn surface equivalent to 20 of the patient's
palms would be how many percent body surface area?
20 percent
Patients who present with decreased joint space of a lumbar vertebrae on X-ray are
likely diagnosed with which of the following chronic disease states?
Osteoarthritis
For primary prevention of osteoporosis in females, the US Preventative Task Force
recommends bone density screening:
,At least once after age 65
An adult male presents complaining of a left ankle injury that occurred 2 days ago
while he was playing basketball. The patient cannot bear weight and ROM is limited
by pain. What acute injuries would be included in the differential diagnosis for this
patient?
Ankle sprain, ankle fracture
An adolescent football player presents to the urgent care with an acute knee injury.
He heard a pop when his knee buckled. The nurse practitioner notes a positive
anterior drawer test. The most likely diagnosis is injury to the:
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)
Your patient with a recent fall from the edge of the bathtub who developed a hip
fracture should be worked up with which of the following exams?
DEXA scan
Which of the following is an accurate description of amaurosis fugax?
The patient describes several episodes of intermittent loss of vision in the right eye.
Which of the following is a common initial symptom of Alzheimer's disease?
Decrease in short-term memory
Which of the following are not associated with alcohol abuse?
Microcytic anemia
The patient with urine output of 450 mL/hr for 6 hours straight despite only 100mL/hr
of IV fluids after being intubated for a head trauma with increased intracranial
pressure should be treated for which condition?
Diabetes insipidus
In treating a pregnant female with migraine headaches, which of the following drugs
would be contraindicated?
Ergotamine tartrate (Migergot)
Rationale: Ergotamine tartrate is a medication commonly used to treat acute migraine
attacks. It works by constricting blood vessels in the brain, which helps alleviate migraine
symptoms. However, its use in pregnancy is associated with significant risks and is
,contraindicated. Ergotamine stimulates uterine contractions, which can lead to miscarriage,
preterm labor, and other complications related to uterine activity.
The use of GABA-agonizing drugs is likely going to have which effect on seizure
threshold?
Increase
An adult female presents with the following symptoms: clear nasal drainage, nasal
obstruction and tenderness over the antrum, throbbing facial pain referred to the
supraorbital area and worsened by head movements or stooping for 15 days. Which
antibiotic is appropriate for initial treatment of sinusitis?
Amoxicillin-clavulanate (augmentin)
Which of the following tools is most easily administered in the practice setting for
assessing cognitive decline?
Clock drawing (mini cog)
Rationale: Drawing a clock involves multiple cognitive domains, including visuospatial skills,
executive function (planning and organization), attention, and memory. These cognitive
abilities are often affected in conditions such as dementia and Alzheimer's disease, making
clock drawing a useful screening tool.
Which of the following treatments is best for children under 9 years of age who are
diagnosed with early Lyme disease?
Amoxicillin 50mg/kg/d in 3 divided doses
A 7-year-old child presents with group A streptococcal infection confirmed by throat
culture. Past history includes treatment for positive streptococcal infection with
erythromycin (EryPed oral suspension) 3 weeks ago. What is the most appropriate
next intervention?
Treat with amoxicillin for 10 days
A 6-year-old child presents with a loud, harsh, holosystolic murmur at the left lower
sternal border. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Ventricular septal defect
A 7-year-old boy presents with recurrent abdominal pain, diarrhea, and weight loss.
What is the most appropriate initial test?
, Celiac disease antibody test
A nurse practitioner is evaluating an infant for possible colic. Which of the following
could indicate the need for a more extensive evaluation?
3-oz (85g) weight gain over the past 2 weeks
A 5-year-old girl presents with fever, rash, hacking, cough, and swollen, tender lymph
nodes. The rash started on her face and has spread to the rest of her body. What is
the most likely diagnosis?
Measles
At what age should a child typically begin to show interest in playing with other
children and engaging in cooperative play?
3 years
Your patient presents to urgent care with a non-life-threatening, self-inflicted
laceration to their radial artery. After providing medical care to stabilize their wound,
which of the following priorities to the nurse practitioner prioritize first?
Contracting for safety during the remainder of the care with the patient
Treatment for extrapyramidal symptoms should include, which of the following?
Switching to an atypical antipsychotic from a typical antipsychotic
A 25-year-old woman presents with a two-year history of fluctuating mood states,
including periods of mild depression and hypomania. These symptoms have not
been severe enough to meet the criteria for major depressive or manic episodes.
What is the most likely diagnosis?
Cyclothymic disorder
Patients who present with agitation, confusion, tachycardia, and hypertension,
dilated pupils, loss of muscle coordination, twitching, muscle muscles, muscle
rigidity, diaphoresis, and diarrhea, should be worked up for which of the following
conditions?
Serotonin syndrome
Which of the following is a common physical sign of bulimia nervosa?
Calluses or scars on the knuckles
