ANCC FNP

LACE -licensure -accreditation -certification -education licensure •Granted by the state •Gives the APRN the authority to use that title and with it, the scope of practice. •Scope varies by the Nurse Practice Act of each state certification •Process by which a nongovernmental agency/ association recognizes an individual who has met certain qualifications •Mandatory or Voluntary •Can be used for entry into practice, validation of competence, recognition of excellence, and...

Types of prevention - Answer primary- car restraints, bicycle helmets, immunizations secondary- prevent for those with RF-pap, mammo tertiary-mgmt of established disease- meds, lifestyle Primary - Answer Preventing the health problem, most cost effective form of healthcare **IMMUNIZATIONS, ensuring adequate illumination at home (preventing falls) Secondary - Answer Detecting disease in early asymptomatic stages, screenings -Early cause finding of asymptomatic disease via the use of a sc...

special considerations for Thiazides - ANSWER-Chlorthalidone is preferred on the basis of prolonged half-life and proven trial reduction of CVD. Monitor for hyponatremia and hypokalemia, monitor uric acid and calcium levels. Use with caution in patients with history of acute gout unless patient is on uric acid-lowering therapy. special considerations for ACE inhibitors - ANSWER-Do not use in combination with ARBs or direct renin inhibitor. There is an increased risk of hyperkalemia, ...

The posterior fontanel should be completely closed by: - correct answer3 months On auscultation of the chest, a split s2 is best heard at: A: 2 ICS, right sternal border B: 2 ICS, Left sternal border C: 5th ICS, midclavicular line D: 4 ICS, left sternal border - correct answer2nd ICS left sternal border The most common type of skin malignancy in the united states is: A: squamous cell skin cancer B: Basal cell carcinoma C: Melanoma D: dysplastic nevi - correct answerBasal Cell C...

which drug is associated with increased lipoprotein levels? 1. furosemide (Lasix) 2. Hydroclorothiazide (HCTZ) 3. Spironolactone (Aladactone) 4. Triamterene - hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) what is the main reason for giving a progestational medication to perimenopausal women who use estrogen? 1. preventing hot flashes 2. preventing osteoporosis 3. promoting growth of uterine lining 4. decrease the risk of endometrial hyperplasia - 4. decrease the risk of endometrial hyperplasia

which drug is associated with increased lipoprotein levels? 1. furosemide (Lasix) 2. Hydroclorothiazide (HCTZ) 3. Spironolactone (Aladactone) 4. Triamterene (Ans- hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) what is the main reason for giving a progestational medication to perimenopausal women who use estrogen? 1. preventing hot flashes 2. preventing osteoporosis 3. promoting growth of uterine lining 4. decrease the risk of endometrial hyperplasia (Ans- 4. decrease the risk of endometrial hyperplasia ...

what is first line therapy for seasonal allergic rhinitis? - Answer- Topical steroid nasal spray (Flonase) benadryl: last several hours and causes sedation Zyrtec last 24 hours and is no sedating - Answer- New onset urticaria Acute or reactivated Mononucleosis - Answer- pt with ____________________ can present with generalized maculopapular rash, enlarged tonsils with cryptic exudate (white or darker color), sore throat, enlarged cervical nodes that are tender to touch. treatment for o...

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A 16-year-old male is in the office. He has a insect bite on his left forearm and you suspect a brown recluse spider bite. What medical management would you provide? - ANSWER>>>ice pack and elevation of the area In addition to being overweight, the American Diabetes Association recommends type 2 diabetes mellitus testing in adults who: - ANSWER>>>have an HDL level of < 35 mg/dL Which of the following found on an ECG would confirm atrial fibrillation? - ANSWER>>>-a...

hidradenitis suppurativa after topical therapies failed. Which first-line treatment is recommended? (Ans- Tetracycline Twelve weeks of oral tetracycline (Sumycin) is the recommended first-line treatment for hidradenitis suppurativa. Hidradenitis suppurativa is a disorder of the terminal follicular epithelium in apocrine gland-bearing skin. It is a chronic, disabling disorder that progresses, often causing keloids, contractures, and immobility. It is characterized by comedone-like follicular occ...