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A 65-year-old woman presents for a follow-up examination after a new patient
visit. She has not seen a healthcare provider for several years. She is a smoker and
her hypertension is now adequately controlled with medication. Her mother died at
age 40 from a heart attack. The fasting lipid profile shows cholesterol = 240
mg/dL, HDL = 30, and LDL = 200. In addition to starting Therapeutic Lifestyle
Changes, the nurse practitioner should start the patient on:
1.bile acid sequestrant.
2. a statin drug.
3. a cholesterol absorption inhibitor.
4. low-dose aspirin. - ANSWER ✔✔- A statin drug
A 27-year-old male patient, who works as a janitor, presents with a 6-month
history of an intermittent rash on his hands. History reveals itching and occasional
burning. Examination reveals irregularly-distributed scaly maculopapular
erythematous patches extending from the dorsum of the hand several inches up the
forearms, and dry palms with no nail involvement. The most likely diagnosis is:
1. contact dermatitis.
2. scabies infestation.
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,3. psoriasis.
4. eczema. - ANSWER ✔✔- contact dermatitis
Anorexia nervosa occurs most commonly in which of the following?
1. Painters
2. Only children
3. High-level athletes
4. Individuals from large families - ANSWER ✔✔- high level athletes
A frail elderly patient presents with constipation. Which of the following normal
physiologic changes seen with aging is the most likely cause?
1. Decreased bowel muscle tone
2. Increased bile secretion
3. Increased absorption of calcium
4. Decreased pancreatic secretions - ANSWER ✔✔- decreased bowel muscle tone
A patient reports to your office, having been struck on the right cheek with a
baseball bat. On examination, you notice tenderness and swelling over the cheek.
The patient is unable to gaze laterally with his left eye, and he complains of double
vision when he attempts to do so. This is most likely associated with:
1. retinal hemorrhage.
2. orbital rim fracture.
3. subarachnoid hemorrhage.
4. periorbital cellulitis. - ANSWER ✔✔- orbital rim fractures
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,A 7-year-old child presents with group A streptococcal infection confirmed by
throat culture. Past history includes treatment for positive streptococcal infection
with erythromycin (EryPed oral suspension) 3 weeks ago. What is the most
appropriate next intervention?
1. Treat with amoxicillin for 10 days.
2. Obtain culture for all household members.
3. Treat with azithromycin (Zithromax) for 10 days.
4. Intramuscular Penicillin. - ANSWER ✔✔- treat with amoxicillin for 10 days
A 16-year-old female adolescent is brought to the nurse practitioner's office by her
mother, who is concerned about her daughter's recent weight loss. History reveals
that the daughter was consistently in the 50th percentile for weight, but is now in
the 10th percentile. The mother states that she is concerned that her daughter is
purging herself after meals since she often goes to the restroom after eating and
remains there for a long period of time. The daughter denies any self-induced
vomiting, starvation or excessive activity. She does state that she jogs five miles a
day and is in good condition. In addition to a complete blood count with
differential, which of the following laboratory tests will be most helpful for further
assessment?
1. Electrolytes, fasting blood sugar
2. Creatine phosphokinase, follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
3. Electrolytes, blood urea nitrogen (BUN)/creatinine, urinalysis
4. Electrolyt - ANSWER ✔✔- electrolytes, blood urea nitrogen (BUN)/creatinine,
urinalysis
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, An adult female who is homeless presents for an initial obstetric visit at 34 weeks
of pregnancy. She is diagnosed with Chlamydia trachomatis infection. What
complication will her newborn be most at risk?
1. Conjunctivitis
2. Hearing loss
3. Pneumonitis
4. Meningitis - ANSWER ✔✔- conjunctivitis
A 2-year-old male presents for reevaluation. Two days ago, he had four episodes of
vomiting and six diarrheal stools. On physical examination today, his vital signs
reveal P = 120 and capillary refill of 3 seconds. The patient's eyes are sunken and
his extremities are mottled and cool to the touch. The treatment plan would
include:
1. start oral electrolyte mixture every hour.
2. hospitalization for IV fluid replacement.
3. giving the child loperamide for each diarrheal stool.
4. catheterizing the child to obtain accurate urine output. - ANSWER ✔✔-
hospitalization for IV fluid replacement
A nurse practitioner places a 76-year-old patient on nifedipine (Procardia) 10 mg
t.i.d. for angina. The patient is unable to remember to take the medication at the
scheduled times. The practitioner should:
1. discontinue the issue with the patient's daughter.
2. change the dose to extended release 30 mg daily.
3. reinforce the importance of taking the medication.
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