LEIK FNP practice questions with correct answers

It inhibits the effect of renal prostaglandins and blunts the effectiveness of the diuretic CORRECT ANSWER A 72 yo woman has been on hydrochlorothiazide 12.5mg for many years to control her Stae I HTN. Her blood pressure at this visit is 168/96. She is currently complaining of pain in her right hip and on both knees. She has increased her dose of ibuprofen from 400mg 3 times a day to 800mg 3 times a day. She is still in pain and would like something stronger. Which of the following statements is the best explanation of the effects of ibuprofen on her disease. Acute appendicitis CORRECT ANSWER The NP would test the obturator and iliopsoas muscle to evaluate for what? A prescription of methyldopa (Aldomet) to control BP CORRECT ANSWER Treatment for mild preeclampsia includes all of the following except: A) Bed rest except for bathroom privileges B) Close monitoring of weight and blood pressure C) Close follow-up of urinary protein, serum creatinine, and platelet count D) A prescription of methyldopa (Aldomet) to control BP. Nursing home care CORRECT ANSWER All of the following services are covered under Medicare Part A except: A) Inpatient hospitalizations B) Medicines administered to a patient while hospitalized C) Nursing home care D) Surgeons