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1.A 35-year-old female with a history of migraines presents to the clinic with
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worsening symptoms for the past few weeks. She reports waking up at night
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with headaches and nausea. Her only medication history is oral contraceptive
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pills (OCPs). Otherwise, she states she is healthy. Which of the following
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actions if taken by the NP is the best next step?
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ANS: Take a further history and perform a very careful neurological exam
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2.A grandmother is accompanying her 9-year-old granddaughter during a
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routine physical examination. She asks you privately if her granddaughter has
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started puberty yet. During the examination, the NP notes asymmetric
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projection of the areola and nipple of the right chest to form a secondary mound
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above the level of the breast. The left breast is underdeveloped. These
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assessment findings are consistent with which Tanner Stage of develop- ment?
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3.Primary prevention is defined as which of the following? t t t t t t t t t
ANS: Interventions de- signed to prevent disease
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4.Based on the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommenda-
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tions, which of the following statements is true about screening for breast
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cancer in average-risk women?
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t ANS: Mammography is recommended every 2 years for women aged 50-74
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t with insufficient evidence for screening women over the age of 75.
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5.Which of the following statements is true regarding recommendations by the
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eighth Joint National Committee (JNC8) for adults aged 60 and older? Select all
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t ANS: Target blood pressure should be </= 150/90 mmHg but notes that if
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t treatment results in SBP <140 and is "well tolerated and without adverse t t t t t t t t t t t
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In those aged 80 or older, blood pressure targets of 140 to <150/70 to 80
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appear optimal for notable reductions in stroke, cardiovascular events, and
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all-cause mor- tality.
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6.Which of the following is a useful strategy when examining young children
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between the ages of 1 and 4?
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ANS: Have the parent facilitate the exam (e.g., removing clothes, holding
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the child on lap).
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7.The NP is completing the review of systems on a 4-month-old female during a
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routine encounter. Which statement from the parent may indicate a cardiac
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problem in the infant and require a more thorough subjective history?
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ANS: "It often takes the baby more than 30 minutes to finish a bottle."
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8.A 16-year-old male presents to the clinic with a history of a congenital right
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upper eyelid drooping as represented in this image. He has no complaints and
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denies injury or trauma. Which cranial nerve (CN) is involved in this
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9.Which cranial nerve (CN) innervates the muscles of the pharynx and pro-
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vides sensory fibers to portions of the tympanic membrane, auditory canal,
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pharynx, and the posterior third of the tongue?
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10.The NP should suspect injury to which cranial nerve (CN) if a patient
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presents with complaints of photosensitivity and uneven pupils after being
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struck in the eye with a baseball?
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11.Which of the following statements is true regarding risks and rapid recog-
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nition of suspected stroke? Select all that apply
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t ANS: Obesity doubles the risk of stroke even without associated glucose
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12.The combination of both receptive and expressive aphasia is a character-
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istic of which type of speech disorder?
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t ANS: global aphasia
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13.The NP is assessing a 42-year-old female who presents to the clinic with
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recurring headaches. What is an effective question to ask the patient?
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t ANS: Do you have any aura prior to the headaches?
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14.A 55-year-old female presents to the clinic with a headache. During the
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interview, which of the following symptoms should prompt the NP to be
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concerned and investigate further?
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