UPDATED 2024 FAMILY NURSE
PRACTITIONER-QUESTIONS FOR FNP
REVIEW
,UPDATED 2024 FAMILY NURSE
PRACTITIONER-QUESTIONS FOR FNP
REVIEW
The NP who suspects one of her hypertensive patients has Cushing's syndrome would expect to find
which of the following lab results?
a. hyponatremia
b. hypoglycemia
c. elevated serum cortisol levels
d. decreased urine 17-ketosteroids - CORRECT ANSWERSc
A 72 year old woman has been on hydrochlorthiazide 12.5 mg for many years to control her Stage II
hypertension. Her BP at this visit is 168/96. She is currently complaining of pain in her right hip and both
knees. She has increased her dose of ibuprofen from 400 mg TID to 800 mg TID. She is still in pain and
would like something stronger. Best explanation of the effects of ibuprofen on her disease. - CORRECT
ANSWERSIt inhibits the effect of renal prostaglandins and blunts the effectiveness of the diuretic
Infections that affect mostly the labia and vagina except? - CORRECT ANSWERSChlamydia trachomatis
The nurse practitioner would test the obturator and iliopsoas muscle to evaluate for?
a. cholecystitis
b.
c. inguinal hernia
d. gastric ulcer - CORRECT ANSWERSAcute appendicitis
Tx for mild preeclampsia includes all except: - CORRECT ANSWERSPrescription of methyldopa to control
BP
, All of the following services are covered under Medicare Part A except:
a. inpatient hospitalization
b. medicines administered to a patient while hospitalized
d. surgeons - CORRECT ANSWERSnursing home care
A 28 year old student is seen in the school health clinic with complaints of a hacking cough that is
productive of small amounts of sputum and a runny nose. He does not take medications, denies any
allergies, and has no significant medical history. Physical exam reveals low-grade temperature of 99.9
degrees, respirations of 16 per minute, heart rate of 90 beats per minute, and diffuse fine crackles in the
base of the lungs. A chest xray shows diffuse infiltrates on the lower lobe of the right lung. The total
WBC is 10,000. What is the most likely diagnosis?
a. streptococcal pneumonia
b. mycoplasma pneumonia
c. acute bronchitis
d. legionnaire's disease - CORRECT ANSWERSb
A 39 year old migrant worker presents to the clinic 2.5 days after a PPD skin test. The minimum size of
induration would be considered positive in this patient?
a. 3 mm
b. 5 mm
c. 10 mm
d. 15 mm - CORRECT ANSWERSc
All of the following are correct statements regarding a durable power of attorney's role except?
a. their decisions are legally binding
b. it can be used in other areas of a patient's life such as financial issues
c. they can decide for the patient who is on life support when it can be terminated
PRACTITIONER-QUESTIONS FOR FNP
REVIEW
,UPDATED 2024 FAMILY NURSE
PRACTITIONER-QUESTIONS FOR FNP
REVIEW
The NP who suspects one of her hypertensive patients has Cushing's syndrome would expect to find
which of the following lab results?
a. hyponatremia
b. hypoglycemia
c. elevated serum cortisol levels
d. decreased urine 17-ketosteroids - CORRECT ANSWERSc
A 72 year old woman has been on hydrochlorthiazide 12.5 mg for many years to control her Stage II
hypertension. Her BP at this visit is 168/96. She is currently complaining of pain in her right hip and both
knees. She has increased her dose of ibuprofen from 400 mg TID to 800 mg TID. She is still in pain and
would like something stronger. Best explanation of the effects of ibuprofen on her disease. - CORRECT
ANSWERSIt inhibits the effect of renal prostaglandins and blunts the effectiveness of the diuretic
Infections that affect mostly the labia and vagina except? - CORRECT ANSWERSChlamydia trachomatis
The nurse practitioner would test the obturator and iliopsoas muscle to evaluate for?
a. cholecystitis
b.
c. inguinal hernia
d. gastric ulcer - CORRECT ANSWERSAcute appendicitis
Tx for mild preeclampsia includes all except: - CORRECT ANSWERSPrescription of methyldopa to control
BP
, All of the following services are covered under Medicare Part A except:
a. inpatient hospitalization
b. medicines administered to a patient while hospitalized
d. surgeons - CORRECT ANSWERSnursing home care
A 28 year old student is seen in the school health clinic with complaints of a hacking cough that is
productive of small amounts of sputum and a runny nose. He does not take medications, denies any
allergies, and has no significant medical history. Physical exam reveals low-grade temperature of 99.9
degrees, respirations of 16 per minute, heart rate of 90 beats per minute, and diffuse fine crackles in the
base of the lungs. A chest xray shows diffuse infiltrates on the lower lobe of the right lung. The total
WBC is 10,000. What is the most likely diagnosis?
a. streptococcal pneumonia
b. mycoplasma pneumonia
c. acute bronchitis
d. legionnaire's disease - CORRECT ANSWERSb
A 39 year old migrant worker presents to the clinic 2.5 days after a PPD skin test. The minimum size of
induration would be considered positive in this patient?
a. 3 mm
b. 5 mm
c. 10 mm
d. 15 mm - CORRECT ANSWERSc
All of the following are correct statements regarding a durable power of attorney's role except?
a. their decisions are legally binding
b. it can be used in other areas of a patient's life such as financial issues
c. they can decide for the patient who is on life support when it can be terminated
