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FINAL EXAMINATION PAPER dd dd




dd ANCC FNP CERTIFICATION EXAM QUESTIONS ANSWERS
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STUDENT NAME: ________________________________
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COURSE: ANCC FNP review questions
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EXAM CODE: ANCC FNP CERTIFICATION EXAM QUESTI
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ONS ANSWERS-101
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EXAM INSTRUCTIONS:
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1. Print your full name and date clearly in the header above.
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2. This exam booklet contains both Test Questions (Part I) and Verified Solutions (Part II).
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3. Answer all multiple-choice questions clearly. Double-check your work.
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4. Do not break the seal or open this booklet until instructed to do so by the proctor.
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Q1. special considerations for Thiazides
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[Verified Solution]: Chlorthalidone is preferred on the basis of prolonged half-
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life and proven trial reduction of CVD. Monitor for hyponatremia and hypokalemia, monitor uric acid a
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nd calcium levels. Use with caution in patients with history of acute gout unless patient is on uric acid-
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lowering therapy. dd




Q2. special considerations for ACE inhibitors
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[Verified Solution]: Do not use in combination with ARBs or direct renin inhibitor. There is an increa
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sed risk of hyperkalemia, especially in patients with CKD or in those on K+ supplements or K+-
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sparing drugs. There is a risk of acute renal failure in patients with severe bilateral renal artery stenosis.
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dDo not use if patient has history of angioedema with ACE inhibitors. ACE inhibitor cough is common,
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in 5 to 20 percent of patients, due to bradykinin production. Avoid in pregnant females or females of re
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productive age without adequate contraception
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Q3. special considerations for Angiotensin receptor blockers
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[Verified Solution]: Do not use in combination with ACE inhibitors or direct renin inhibitor. There is
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an increased risk of hyperkalemia in CKD or in those on K+ supplements or K+-
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sparing drugs. There is a risk of acute renal failure in patients with severe bilateral renal artery stenosis.
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dDo not use if patient has history of angioedema with ARBs. Patients with a history of angioedema with
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an ACE inhibitor can receive an ARB beginning 6 weeks after ACE inhibitor is discontinued. Avoid in
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pregnant females or females of reproductive age without adequate contraception. Lower risk of cough t
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han ACE-Is. dd

, Q4. special considerations for Calcium channel blockers
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[Verified Solution]: Associated with dose- dd dddd dd dd



related pedal edema, which is more common in females than men.
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Q5. When should you Refer to a Nephrologist or Cardiologist in a hypertensive patient?
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[Verified Solution]: -signs of end-organ damage -evidence of a secondary cause of hypertension -
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only on one to two medications Generally, failure to achieve blood pressure goal in patients who are ad
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hering to full doses of an appropriate three to four drug regimen that includes a diuretic may warrant re
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ferral to a nephrologist or cardiologist Before referring, clinicians should first review other causes of ina
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dequate hypertension control such as: -Improper blood pressure measurement -White coat hypertension -
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Excess sodium intake -Medication issues (e.g., nonsteroidal anti-
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inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), illicit drugs, sympathomimetics, oral contraceptives) -
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Excess alcohol intake -Underlying identifiable causes of hypertension (secondary hypertension)
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Q6. A 20-year-
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old presents to the office for a wellness check. What is the prevalence of bulimia nervosa in fe
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male college students?
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A. 1% B.2%
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C. 4%
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D. 5%
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[Verified Solution]: Correct Answer: dd dddd dd



D. 5% Bulimia nervosa occurs in approximately 5% of female college students, who are 10x more likel
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y than male college students to develop this disorder. The prevalence of anorexia nervosa is 1.5% in tee
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nage girls overall. Incorrect Answers: (A), (B), (
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C) are the not correct prevalence.
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Q7. A one week-
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old newborn is noted to have bilateral bloody eye discharge. The baby was born to a 21-year-
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old G1P1 mother who had no prenatal care. On exam he has red and thickened conjunctivae.
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What is the most likely cause of the neonate's eye problems?
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A. Silver nitrate
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B. Chlamydial conjunctivitis
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C. Gonococcal ophthalmia
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D. S. aureus
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[Verified Solution]: Correct Answer: dd dddd dd



B. Chlamydial conjunctivitis Since the mother received no prenatal care, she could have had an STD an
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d not known. Chlamydial conjunctivitis is a primary cause of ophthalmia neonaturm and usually occurs
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5-
25 days after birth. The conjunctiva may become friable, causing bloody discharge. Diagnosis is made b
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y a nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT). Incorrect Answers:
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A. Silver nitrate irritation occurs within the first day of life.
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C. Gonococcal conjunctivitis is also a possibility for this patient, but it usually occurs within the first fe
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w days of life.
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