FNP 2 Practice Questions with Complete
Solutions| Verified Answers
If you suspect that a patient has hyperthyroidism, which test would you order at the
initial visit? - ANSWER TSH and T4
A patient comes in with hypothyroidism. What would you most likely see on EKG? -
ANSWER Sinus Brady
What lab findings would you expect to see in untreated graves? - ANSWER Elevated
antithyroglobulin antibodies
What BMI is considered class 1 obesity? - ANSWER 30.0-34.9
What BMI is considered class 2 obesity? - ANSWER BMI 35-39.9
What BMI is considered class 3 obesity? - ANSWER BMI > 40.0
A 25-year-old presents to the clinic with fatigue, cold intolerance, weight gain, and
constipation for the last 3 months. On physical examination, the clinician notices muscle
stiffness; course, dry hair; and a delay in relaxation in deep tendon reflexes. Which test
should be ordered next? - ANSWER Thyroid stimulating hormone
You find multiple nodules on the thyroid of a 65 year old female. You suspect thyroid
cancer. What data would be most significant for this patient? - ANSWER A history of
enlarged tonsils in 1940
What is the most common cause of increased neck size? - ANSWER Thyroid
,You suspect a patient has Cushing's (buffalo hump, weight gain, easy bruising and
hyperpigmentation). What should your initial diagnostic test include? - ANSWER 1 mg
overnight dexamethasone suppression test
A 350-pound patient is attempting to lose weight. After 6 months, what weight should
you suspect the patient to weigh? - ANSWER 315 pounds.
A patient has metabolic syndrome. What condition is the patient at risk for? - ANSWER
DMII
What should be prescribed to most diabetic patients due to its renal protective
properties? - ANSWER An ACE or an ARB
What is the ADA's A1C goal? - ANSWER <7
The mechanism of action of pioglitazone is as: - ANSWER C. an insulin sensitizer.
In caring for a patient with DM, microalbuminuria
measurement should be obtained: - ANSWER yearly
When caring for a patient with DM, hypertension, and
persistent proteinuria, the nurse practitioner (NP) pri-
oritizes the choice of antihypertension and prescribes: - ANSWER ACE or ARB
(-Pril)
Which of the following should be periodically monitored
, with the use of a biguanide? - ANSWER Creatinine
Which of the following should be periodically monitored
with the use of a thiazolidinedione? - ANSWER ALT-liver function
Hemoglobin A1c best provides information on glucose
control over the past: - ANSWER 90 to 120.
The meglitinide analogues are particularly
helpful adjuncts in type 2 DM care to minimize
risk of: - ANSWER C. postprandial hyperglycemia.
The mechanism of action of the DPP-4 inhibitors is as: - ANSWER a drug that increases
levels of incretin, increasing
synthesis and release of insulin from pancreatic
beta cells.
The use of a thiazolidinedione is not recommended in
all of the following clinical scenarios except: - ANSWER a 35-year-old patient with newly
diagnosed
type 2 DM.
Which of the following best describes the physical
activity recommendations such as brisk walking for
a 55-year-old woman with newly diagnosed type 2
diabetes mellitus? - ANSWER A. The goal should be for a total increased physical
Solutions| Verified Answers
If you suspect that a patient has hyperthyroidism, which test would you order at the
initial visit? - ANSWER TSH and T4
A patient comes in with hypothyroidism. What would you most likely see on EKG? -
ANSWER Sinus Brady
What lab findings would you expect to see in untreated graves? - ANSWER Elevated
antithyroglobulin antibodies
What BMI is considered class 1 obesity? - ANSWER 30.0-34.9
What BMI is considered class 2 obesity? - ANSWER BMI 35-39.9
What BMI is considered class 3 obesity? - ANSWER BMI > 40.0
A 25-year-old presents to the clinic with fatigue, cold intolerance, weight gain, and
constipation for the last 3 months. On physical examination, the clinician notices muscle
stiffness; course, dry hair; and a delay in relaxation in deep tendon reflexes. Which test
should be ordered next? - ANSWER Thyroid stimulating hormone
You find multiple nodules on the thyroid of a 65 year old female. You suspect thyroid
cancer. What data would be most significant for this patient? - ANSWER A history of
enlarged tonsils in 1940
What is the most common cause of increased neck size? - ANSWER Thyroid
,You suspect a patient has Cushing's (buffalo hump, weight gain, easy bruising and
hyperpigmentation). What should your initial diagnostic test include? - ANSWER 1 mg
overnight dexamethasone suppression test
A 350-pound patient is attempting to lose weight. After 6 months, what weight should
you suspect the patient to weigh? - ANSWER 315 pounds.
A patient has metabolic syndrome. What condition is the patient at risk for? - ANSWER
DMII
What should be prescribed to most diabetic patients due to its renal protective
properties? - ANSWER An ACE or an ARB
What is the ADA's A1C goal? - ANSWER <7
The mechanism of action of pioglitazone is as: - ANSWER C. an insulin sensitizer.
In caring for a patient with DM, microalbuminuria
measurement should be obtained: - ANSWER yearly
When caring for a patient with DM, hypertension, and
persistent proteinuria, the nurse practitioner (NP) pri-
oritizes the choice of antihypertension and prescribes: - ANSWER ACE or ARB
(-Pril)
Which of the following should be periodically monitored
, with the use of a biguanide? - ANSWER Creatinine
Which of the following should be periodically monitored
with the use of a thiazolidinedione? - ANSWER ALT-liver function
Hemoglobin A1c best provides information on glucose
control over the past: - ANSWER 90 to 120.
The meglitinide analogues are particularly
helpful adjuncts in type 2 DM care to minimize
risk of: - ANSWER C. postprandial hyperglycemia.
The mechanism of action of the DPP-4 inhibitors is as: - ANSWER a drug that increases
levels of incretin, increasing
synthesis and release of insulin from pancreatic
beta cells.
The use of a thiazolidinedione is not recommended in
all of the following clinical scenarios except: - ANSWER a 35-year-old patient with newly
diagnosed
type 2 DM.
Which of the following best describes the physical
activity recommendations such as brisk walking for
a 55-year-old woman with newly diagnosed type 2
diabetes mellitus? - ANSWER A. The goal should be for a total increased physical
