FNP 2 Review FNU Questions and
Complete Verified Answers
Thalassemia minor can be recognized by: - ANSWER Microcytic, hypo chromic red cells
a patient has suspected plantar fasciitis. How is the plantar fascia is best examined?
- ANSWER With the great toe dorsiflexed
A 30 yo with Type I diabetes has become pregnant. When will the routine diabetic
screening be done? - ANSWER It does not need to be done: it can be eliminated.
A teenager with fever and pharyngitis has a negative rapid strep test. After 24 hours,
the throat culture reveals "normal flora". Which conclusion can be made? - ANSWER
The pharyngitis is of undetermined etiology
A 5 yo female's playmate has been diagnosed with pinworms. Them other brings
her child in for an exam. The 5 yo denies rectal itching. How should the NP proceed -
ANSWER Perform the "scotch tape" test and look at it under a microscope.
An adolescent has suspected varicocele. He has a dull scrotal pain that is relieved by?
- ANSWER recumbency
,AV nicking may be identified in a patient who has what disease? - ANSWER
Hypertension
Breath sounds auscultated over the periphery of the lung fields are quiet and wispy
during the inspiratory phase followed by a short, almost silent expiratory phase.
These breath sounds are considered - ANSWER Vesicular
In a patient who is diagnosed with mastoiditis, which of the following is most likely?
- ANSWER Displaced pina
A 74 yo patient has peripheral artery disease (PAD) Which item is an important
non modifiable risk factor for PAD - ANSWER Diabetes
Persistent, intractable vomiting during pregnancy is? - ANSWER Hyperemesis gravidum
What is the recommendation from the American Cancer Society (ACS) for screening for
prostate cancer in an African American male who is 50 yrs old? - ANSWER PSA
screening now if desired
A 1 yr old patient's mother reports allergy to gelatin. The mother describes the reaction as
"lip swelling and breathing difficulties that necessitated a trip to the emergency
department". Which immunizations should be avoided - ANSWER Varicella and MMR
Which of the following skin lesions in an older adult is a premalignant condition?
- ANSWER Actinic keratosis
A 75 yr old patient who has aortic stenosis wants to know what symptoms indicate
worsening of his stenosis. The NP replies: - ANSWER Shortness of breath and syncope
, A pt with COPD has been using albuterol with good relief for shortness of breath. He is
using it 3-4 times daily over the past 4 wks. How should the NP manage this? -
ANSWER Adding a long acting beta antagonist
What should the nurse practitioner recommend to any elder taking medications?
- ANSWER Keep a list of all of your medications with you
How should symptoms of uncomplicated reflux disease in older adults should
be treated? - ANSWER With empiric treatment
A 75 yr old pt has osteoarthritis and pain. Which of the following medications
increases the risk of a GI-related ulceration? - ANSWER Celecoxib
What does the peak flow meter measure? - ANSWER Expiratory flow
Certification does what? - ANSWER Validates competence
A 16 yo female is diagnosed with primary dysmenorrhea. She has taken OTC
ibuprofen in 800mg increments every 8hrs during menses for the past 3 months, with
minimal relief of symptoms. What intervention will provide greatest relief of
dysmenorrhea symptoms? - ANSWER Combined oral contraceptives
A patient received the pneumonia immunization at age 60 yo. He is 65 now and
presents to your clinic today. What recommendation should be made about the
pneumococcal immunization? - ANSWER He should receive another one today
Risk assessment for dyslipidemia should begin at what age? - ANSWER 2 yrs old
Complete Verified Answers
Thalassemia minor can be recognized by: - ANSWER Microcytic, hypo chromic red cells
a patient has suspected plantar fasciitis. How is the plantar fascia is best examined?
- ANSWER With the great toe dorsiflexed
A 30 yo with Type I diabetes has become pregnant. When will the routine diabetic
screening be done? - ANSWER It does not need to be done: it can be eliminated.
A teenager with fever and pharyngitis has a negative rapid strep test. After 24 hours,
the throat culture reveals "normal flora". Which conclusion can be made? - ANSWER
The pharyngitis is of undetermined etiology
A 5 yo female's playmate has been diagnosed with pinworms. Them other brings
her child in for an exam. The 5 yo denies rectal itching. How should the NP proceed -
ANSWER Perform the "scotch tape" test and look at it under a microscope.
An adolescent has suspected varicocele. He has a dull scrotal pain that is relieved by?
- ANSWER recumbency
,AV nicking may be identified in a patient who has what disease? - ANSWER
Hypertension
Breath sounds auscultated over the periphery of the lung fields are quiet and wispy
during the inspiratory phase followed by a short, almost silent expiratory phase.
These breath sounds are considered - ANSWER Vesicular
In a patient who is diagnosed with mastoiditis, which of the following is most likely?
- ANSWER Displaced pina
A 74 yo patient has peripheral artery disease (PAD) Which item is an important
non modifiable risk factor for PAD - ANSWER Diabetes
Persistent, intractable vomiting during pregnancy is? - ANSWER Hyperemesis gravidum
What is the recommendation from the American Cancer Society (ACS) for screening for
prostate cancer in an African American male who is 50 yrs old? - ANSWER PSA
screening now if desired
A 1 yr old patient's mother reports allergy to gelatin. The mother describes the reaction as
"lip swelling and breathing difficulties that necessitated a trip to the emergency
department". Which immunizations should be avoided - ANSWER Varicella and MMR
Which of the following skin lesions in an older adult is a premalignant condition?
- ANSWER Actinic keratosis
A 75 yr old patient who has aortic stenosis wants to know what symptoms indicate
worsening of his stenosis. The NP replies: - ANSWER Shortness of breath and syncope
, A pt with COPD has been using albuterol with good relief for shortness of breath. He is
using it 3-4 times daily over the past 4 wks. How should the NP manage this? -
ANSWER Adding a long acting beta antagonist
What should the nurse practitioner recommend to any elder taking medications?
- ANSWER Keep a list of all of your medications with you
How should symptoms of uncomplicated reflux disease in older adults should
be treated? - ANSWER With empiric treatment
A 75 yr old pt has osteoarthritis and pain. Which of the following medications
increases the risk of a GI-related ulceration? - ANSWER Celecoxib
What does the peak flow meter measure? - ANSWER Expiratory flow
Certification does what? - ANSWER Validates competence
A 16 yo female is diagnosed with primary dysmenorrhea. She has taken OTC
ibuprofen in 800mg increments every 8hrs during menses for the past 3 months, with
minimal relief of symptoms. What intervention will provide greatest relief of
dysmenorrhea symptoms? - ANSWER Combined oral contraceptives
A patient received the pneumonia immunization at age 60 yo. He is 65 now and
presents to your clinic today. What recommendation should be made about the
pneumococcal immunization? - ANSWER He should receive another one today
Risk assessment for dyslipidemia should begin at what age? - ANSWER 2 yrs old
