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1. The NP is counseling a 25 y/o sexually active male patient about condom use, which
of the following statement is INCORRECT
a. Adequate lubrication is needed to prevent damage to the condom
b. Roll the condom over an erect penis before any sexual contact
c. Make sure the condom is tight against the head of the penis
d. Withdraw while the penis is erect, so that the condom stays in place Explanation
Condoms
Answer: c. Make sure the condom is tight against the head of the penis
2. Which of the following descriptions of Denver II Developmental Screening Test is most
accurate?
a. Applicable to children from birth to 2 years; evaluates four major categories of
development motor, intellectual, emotional, and language to determine whether a child
is within normal range for various behaviors or is develop- mentally delayed
b. Applicable to children from birth to 5 years; evaluates four major cate- gories of
development
,motor, vision, hearing and psychosocial to determine whether a child is normal or
developmentally compromised
d. Applicable to children from birth to 6 years; evaluates four major categories of
development
gross motor, fine motor-adaptive, language, and personal social to determine whether a
child is within normal range for behaviors or is developmentally delayed.
Answer: d. Applicable to children from birth to 6 years; evaluates four major categories of
development
gross motor, fine motor-adaptive, language, and personal social to determine whether a child
is within normal range for behaviors or is developmentally delayed.
3. A 15 years old high school student with a mild sore throat and low-grade fever that
has persisted for about 3 weeks. She reports general malaise, fatigue, and loss of
appetite. The NP suspects mononucleosis. Which of the following is the LEAST
appropriate intervention?
a. Palpate the lymph nodes and spleen
b. Examine the posterior oropharynx for petechiae
c. Obtain a CBC, throat culture, and heterophil antibody test.
d. Obtain an urinalyses and serum for LFTs and amylase
,Answer: d. Obtain an urinalyses and serum for LFTs and amylase
4. A 32 years old male patient complaint of urinary frequency and burning on urination
for 3 days. Urinalyses reveals bacteriuria and positive nitrites. He denies any past hx of
urinary tract infections.The initial treatment should be
a. trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim, Sulfatrim) for 7-10 day
b. ciprofloxacin (Cipro) for 3-5 days
c. Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole for 3 days
d. 750 mg ciprofloxacin as a one-time dose
Answer: a. trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim, Sulfatrim) for 7-10 day
5. Which agent is most effective for the treatment of nodulocystic acne?
a. Benzoyl peroxide (Benzac)
b. Retinoic acid (Retin A)
c. Topical tetracycline
d. Isotretinoin
Answer: d. Isotretinoin
6. An 18 y/o woman is taking a combined hormonal oral contraceptive. She should be
instructed to use a backup method for the prevention of pregnancy
, a. Throughout the week of placebo pills
b. If prescribed topiramate (Topamax) for the treatment of migraines.
c. If prescribed amoxicillin/clavulanate (Augmentin) for a sinus infection
d. if she forgets to take a single dose of the contraceptive
Answer: b. If prescribed topiramate (Topamax) for the treatment of migraines.
7. A 44 years old female patient has diabetes. Her total cholesterol (TC) is 250 mg/dl
(6.5mmol/L), LDL= 190 mg/dL (4.94 mmol/L), HDL= 25 mg/dL (65 mmol/L), and
triglycerides= 344 mg/dL (8.94 mmol/L). What agent have the greatest effect on
improving her lipid profile and reducing morbidity and mortality associates with
dyslipidemia?
a. Niacin (Niaspan)
b. Atorvastatin
c. Omega 3 fatty acids
d. Fenofibrates
Answer: b. Atorvastatin
8. A NP has recently been hired to work in a fast track facility.The NP employer asked if she
has "a problem prescribing medications for emergency contra- ception." The NP replies
affirmatively. This is