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Question:
A middle adult presents with occasional shortness of breath. A crescendo-
decrescendo systolic ejection murmur is heard. The echocardiogram shows an
atrial septal defect. The next step is to:
Select only one option.
A perform a transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE).
B refer the patient to a cardiologist.
C advise the patient no intervention is needed.
D order a chest X-ray for further evaluation.
Answer:
B
,Question:
The most commonly prescribed medication for mild systemic lupus
erythematosus (SLE) is:
Select only one option.
A azathioprine (AZA).
B belimumab (Benlysta).
C ibuprofen (Advil).
D cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan).
Answer:
C
Question:
An elder adult female is brought to the clinic by her neighbor. She states that
everything is fine, but the nurse practitioner notes that she has poor hygiene
and bruises on her trunk. The neighbor is concerned that the patient often
has no money to buy food, despite income from social security and a coal
miner's pension. The nurse practitioner suspects abuse. Which of the
following is the nurse practitioner obligated to do next?
Select only one option.
A Report the case to the proper authorities.
B Tell the neighbor to check on the woman daily and report back.
C Document the data and report the information to risk management.
,D Call the patient's family and inquire about the concerns.
Answer:
A
Question:
An older adult patient must maintain an International Normalized Ratio
(INR) between 2.0 and 3.0. The patient goes to a clinic for INR determination,
and the result is 1.4. Which of the following would be likely to decrease the
effects of warfarin (Coumadin)?
Select only one option.
A Grapefruit
B Red wine
C Broccoli
D Red meat
Answer:
C
Question:
An elder adult patient presents with constipation. Which of the following
normal physiologic changes seen with aging is the most likely cause?
Select only one option.
, A Decreased bowel muscle tone
B Increased bile secretion
C Increased absorption of calcium
D Decreased pancreatic secretions
Answer:
A
Question:
A late adolescent presents with acne. He notes that he washes his face with a
mild skin cleanser 3 to 4 times daily, however the acne persists and has
worsened. The nurse practitioner explains that:
Select only one option.
A frequent facial scrubs can worsen acne.
B the face should not be scrubbed more than every other day.
C the patient needs to change cleansers.
D the patient should also avoid chocolate.
Answer:
A