FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONEREXAMQUESTIONS AND ANSWERS2024/2025ALLANSWERS 100% CORRECT VERIFIEDBESTGRADED A+

FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONEREXAMQUESTIONS AND ANSWERS2024/2025ALLANSWERS 100% CORRECT VERIFIEDBESTGRADED A+Alpha thalassemia: - CORRECT ANSWERS More common among Southeast Asians such as, Indian, Chinese, or Filipino descent Lupus - CORRECT ANSWERS Malar rash(butterfly rash)Pts need to avoidor tominimize sunlight exposure(photosensitivity) Tx polymyalgic rheumatica(PMR) - CORRECT ANSWERS 1st line tx for PMRincludes long-term steroids. Long term steroids are commonly used to control symptoms(pain, stiffness on shoulders, and hip girdle). PMR pts have higher riskfor temporal arteritis. Gold standard exam for temporal arteritis: - CORRECT ANSWERS Biopsy of thetemporal artery. refer pt to opthalmologist for mgt Finkelstein's test: - CORRECT ANSWERS Positive in De Quervains tenosynovitisAnterior Drawer maneuver and Lachman maneuver: - CORRECT ANSWERSPositive if anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) of knee damaged. The knee may alsobeunstable ONLYSTUDENTS STORE 2025 ALL THEBESTONLYSTUDENTS STORE 2 DONOTCOPYTrauma to Kiesselbachs plexus: - CORRECT ANSWERS Will result in an anterior nosebleed The diagnostic or gold standard test for sickle cell anemia, G6PD anemia, andalphaor beta thalassemia: - CORRECT ANSWERS Hemoglobin electrophoresis Erythromycin "allergy" vs adverse reaction: - CORRECT ANSWERS Adversereaction-symptoms of nausea or GI upset allergy -hives, angioedema Acute mononucleosis: - CORRECT ANSWERS Pt will most likely be a teenpresenting w classic triad of sore throat, prolonged fatigue, and enlarged cervical nodes. McMurray's sign: - CORRECT ANSWERS Positive in meniscus injuries of thekneeDamaged Joints: - CORRECT ANSWERS Order X-ray first, but MRI is theGoldStandard Diabetic retinopathy: - CORRECT ANSWERS Neovascularization, hard exudates, cotton wool spots, and micoaneurysms Hypertensive retinopathy: - CORRECT ANSWERS AV nicking, silver and or copperwire arterioles ONLYSTUDENTS STORE 2025 ALL THEBESTONLYSTUDENTS STORE 3 DONOTCOPYChecking deep tendon reflexes: - CORRECT ANSWERS absent(0), hypoactive (1) normal(2) hyperactive(3) clonus(4) Clonus: - CORRECT ANSWERS Clonus is typically seen in patients with stroke, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord damage and hepatic encephalopathy. Clonus has also appeared after ingesting potent serotonergic drugs, whereingestionstrongly predicts imminent serotonin toxicity (serotonin syndrome). Clonus is a series of involuntary, rhythmic, muscular contractions and relaxations. Clonus is a sign of certain neurological conditions, particularly associated withuppermotor neuron lesions involving descending motor pathways, and in many casesis, accompanied by spasticity (another form of hyperexcitability).Unlike small, spontaneous twitches known as fasciculations (usually caused by lower motor neuron pathology), clonus causes large motions that are usually initiated by areflex. A rare but serious adverse effect of ACE inhibitors is: - CORRECT ANSWERSAngioedema A common side effect of ACE inhibitors is a - CORRECT ANSWERS Dry cough(10%) 1st line drug to tx htn in DM & pts w mild renal dz bc of their renal protectiveproperties: - CORRECT ANSWERS ACE inhibitors or ARBS ONLYSTUDENTS STORE 2025 ALL THEBESTONLYSTUDENTS STORE 4 DONOTCOPYPenicillin: - CORRECT ANSWERS Amoxicillin(broad-spectrumPCN) PenicillinVKMacrolide: - CORRECT ANSWERS Erythromycin, azithromycin(Z-Pack), or clarithromycin(Biaxin) Cephalosporins: - CORRECT ANSWERS 1st generation(Keflex), 2nd generation(Cefaclor, Ceftin, Cefzil)3rd generation(Rocephin, Suprax, Omnicef) Quinolones w gram positive coverage: - CORRECT ANSWERS Levofloxacin(Levaquin), moxifloxacin(Avelox), gatifloxacin(Tequin) Quinolones: - CORRECT ANSWERS Ciprofloxacin(Cipro), ofloxacin(Floxin) Sulfa: - CORRECT ANSWERS Trimethoprim/sulfamethazole(Bactrim, Septra), nitrofurantoin(Macrobid), Tetracyclines: - CORRECT ANSWERS Tetracycline, doxycycline, minocycline(Minocin) NSAID: - CORRECT ANSWERS Ibuprofen, naproxen(aleve, Anaprox) Cox-2 inhibitors: - CORRECT ANSWERS Celecoxib (celebrex) ONLYSTUDENTS STORE 2025 ALL THEBESTONLYSTUDENTS STORE 5 DONOTCOPYAntitussives: - CORRECT ANSWERS Dextromorphan(Robitussin), benzonate(Tessalon Perles) Drugs allowed for pregnant or lactating women: - CORRECT ANSWERSCategoryB Pregnancy in pain: - CORRECT ANSWERS Tylenol instead of Ibuprofen Avoid nitrofurantoin & sulfa drugs during 3rd trimester: - CORRECT ANSWERSIncrease the risk of hyperbilirubinemia Best way method of spreading viruses or bacteria: - CORRECT ANSWERSMakingthem airborne or nebulized Tx cutaneous anthrax: - CORRECT ANSWERS Ciprofloxacin 500mg orally BIDfor 60 days or 8 weeks. If pt allergic to ciprofloxacin , use doxycycline 100mg BIDGood communication rules: - CORRECT ANSWERS Ask open ended questions, do not reassure patients, avoid angering the patient, and respect the patients culture