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Maria Leik Flashcard Set (AGNP) Questions & Answers Acute Renal Failure Symptoms Oliguria, edema, weight gain, lethargy, nausea, loss of appetite Are serum creatinine and eGFR accurate in acute renal failure? Not necessarily Which hormones are secreted by the kidneys and what are their functions ? Erythropoeitin (RBC production), renin & bradykinin (b/p), prostaglandins (renal perfusion), calcitriol/vitamin D3 (bones) Which hormones reabsorb water back into body? AD...

ANCC FNP sample Questions and Answers which drug is associated with increased lipoprotein levles? 1. furosemide (Lasix) 2. Hydroclorothiazide (HCTZ) 3. Spironolactone (Aladactone) 4. Triamterene Lasix (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 endome...

AGPCNP Board Review Questions plus Answers Lesions often begin as small, firm, dome-shaped growths on genitals or other parts of the body (armpits, neck, face, hands); have a surface that feels smooth, waxy, or pearly; are flesh-colored or pink; have a dimple in the center (may be filled with a thick, white substance that is cheesy or waxy); and are painless but itch. Scratching or picking can spread the virus. Molluscum contagiosum Thayer-Martin Selective Agar is an enriched medium for...

AGACNP ANCC BOARDS- ENDOCRINE Questions and Answers Metabolic Syndrome- 5 components? 1. waist circumference >40 in (101.6cm) in men >35 in (88.9cm) in women 2. BP 130/85 3. Triglycerides >150 4. Fasting blood glucose >100 5. HDL <40 in men <50 in women Yes to 3/5 component is equal to metabolic syndrome, it means the risk of diabetes is high as well as sudden cardioembolic death Dawn Phenomenon tissues become desensitized to insulin nocturnally and glucose pro...

AGACNP ANCC Boards- Heme-onc Questions and Answers MCV (mean corpuscular volume) normal is 80-100 MCHC (mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration) "chromic" "chromic" = color normal is 32-36% Iron Deficiency Anemia microcytic, hypochromic Irone Deficiency Anemia Causes *most common cause of anemia (except in elderly) caused by blood loss (female bleed, GI bleed, etc), inadequate iron intake, impaired absoprtion of iron Iron Deficiency Anemia Diagno...

Hard to remember! (AACN AGACNP BOARDS) Questions and Answers Anion gap formula and normal value (Na + K) - (HCO3 + Cl) Normal AGAP: 4-12 Asthma pt & Beta Blockers use a cardioselective BB such as metoprolol or atenolol because nonselective BB (carvedilol and labetolol) can cause a s/e of wheezing/bronchospasm Glyburide (sulfonyurea) stimulate the release of insulin from beta cells/increase number of insulin receptors **contraindicated in elderly because they have low ap...

Hard to remember! (AACN AGACNP BOARDS) Questions and Answers Anion gap formula and normal value (Na + K) - (HCO3 + Cl) Normal AGAP: 4-12 Asthma pt & Beta Blockers use a cardioselective BB such as metoprolol or atenolol because nonselective BB (carvedilol and labetolol) can cause a s/e of wheezing/bronchospasm Glyburide (sulfonyurea) stimulate the release of insulin from beta cells/increase number of insulin receptors **contraindicated in elderly because they have low apet...

Acute Care NP exam.....antibiotics Questions and Answers Beta-Lactams - main meds and side effects meds: Penicillin, sx: allergy, Cephalosporin, sx: allergies Monobactam, Carbapenam, sx: allergy, seizure (high doses) Glycopeptides two meds and side effects Vancomycin, sx: red man syndrome, nephrotoxic with aminoglycosides tecoplanin Macrolides - meds and side effects erythromycin, clarithromycin, azithromycin side effects: GI complaints, drug interactions Lincosam...

AGACNP Barkely Review 2026 Questions and Answers Nutrition Laboratory measurements: 1. Albumin levels of <3.5 indicate protein malnutrition, edema can be expected if the albumin level is <2.7 2. Magnesium 1.7- 2.2 3. Hemoglobin <12 for women and <13.5 for men can indicate lack of iron or protein resulting in inadequate oxygen perfusion 4. Clinical observations should be used to support laboratory data ie: hair not easily plucked, musculature, clear nail beds free of ridges, pin...

Final MN 650 Specialized Pharmacology for the AGACNP Questions and Answers Antifungals metabolize through the Liver ▪An antibiogram is: overall profile of antimicrobial susceptibility testing results of a specific microorganism to a battery of antimicrobial drugs Cultures and sensitivity tell you Tells you: -Identifies bacteria/fungus present -Sensitivity results based on data Cultures and sensitivity DONT tell you: -Infection vs. colonization vs. contamination -Yo...

AGACNP REVIEW RISK ASSESSMENT Questions and Answers When should adolescents receive complete physical exams? starting age 11-14, every 3 years 11-14 15-17 18-21 When should HPV vaccine, Gardasil 9, be administered, and to who? Ages 9-14 should receive 2 injections, 6 months apart ages 15-26 should receive 3 injections at 0, 2, and 6 months Ages 27 - 45 should receive 3 injections at 0, 2, and 6 months after shared clinical decision making When should syphilis screening occu...

ACNP BOARD REVIEW Questions and Answers To improve the health of a population, an acute care nurse practitioner's intervention is to: -join a professional nursing organization and run for an organizational office. -maintain current certification as an acute care nurse practitioner. -participate in hospital grand rounds. -report any unusual pattern of infections to the local health department. report any unusual pattern of infections to the local health department. A patient, ...

AGACNP – Hematology Questions and Answers What causes Pernicious anemia? a deficiency of intrinsic factor, which results in malabsorption of B12 Neurological symptoms are associated with which type of anemia? Pernicious Lymphoma Stage I Disease localized to single lymph node or group Lymphoma Stage II more than one lymph node group is involved and confined to one side of the diaphragm, such as the lymph nodes of the neck and the tonsils Lymphoma Stage III canc...

AG-ACNP - Barkley Review Questions and Answers Hyperkalemia S/S weakness, flaccid paralysis Abdominal distention diarrhea Tall peaked waves on ECG Management of Hyperkalemia Kayexalate if >6.5 or cardiac toxicity or muscle paralysis is present, consider: Insulin 10U with one amp D50 (pushes K into cell) What are normal calcium levels? Normal total calcium: 8.5-10.5; normal ionized calcium: 4.5-5.5 Does albumin effect calcium levels? Albumin affects calcium level ...

AGACNP board prep Questions and Answers Normal WBC count 4-11 or 4,000-11,000 Neutrophils ROLE Destroy bacteria Lymphocytes ROLE Destroy viruses Monocytes Role Clear cellular debris. They eat dead cells Eosinophils ROLE Combat allergens/parasites Basophils ROLE Undetermined. Have a role in anaphylaxis BANDS on a WBC differential Immature neutrophils. They sneak out before they are fully developed. Increase in Bands means something bad is happenin...

AGACNP Neuro Questions and Answers. What is the strongest indicator of functional impairment at discharge? Cognitive impairment Cranial nerve III EOMs Cranial nerves associated with eye movement CN III, IV, VI Cranial nerve associated with shoulder shrug CN XI Most important aspect in assessing mental status orientation TIA acute cerebral insufficiency less 24 hrs without residual defects sign of impending CVA TIA causes Atherosclerosis ICH e...

AG-ACNP - Issues, Trends, and Health Policy Questions and Answers Crisis/Acute Grief Communication Acknowledge feelings Offer self Therapeutic communication Listen more than talk Tell me.. "open ended questions" Don't ask why Focus on feelings, don't mince words Crisis Intervention Boundaries, put something between you and the patient Security if necessary, NOT police Establish trust/rapport Advance Directive Written statement of patient's intent re...

AGACNP 3 Trauma Questions and Answers. Trauma Primary survey ABCDE's: Airway/c-spine Breathing: O2/ventilation Circulation: Hemorrhage control Disability: Neurological damage Exposure In a trauma if you have a peripheral pulse you can estimate you SBP to be??? At least 90mmHg In a trauma if you have a femoral pulse you can estimate you SBP to be??? At least 80mmHg In a trauma if you have a carotid pulse you can estimate you SBP to be??? At least 70mmHg Ho...

Barkley Shock State AG-ACNP Review Questions and Answers Hypovolemic shock Lab Values CO/CI= low (<4) CVP=Low (<3) PCWP=Low (<6) SVR=High (>1200) SVO2=Low (<60%) cardiogenic shock Lab values CO/CI=Low (<4) CVP=High (>8) PCWP=High (>12) SVR=High(>1200) SVO2=Low (<60%) septic shock lab values CO/CI=High then low (>8 then <4) CVP=Low then high (<3 then >8) PCWP=Low then high (<6 then >12) SVR=Low (<800) SVO2=low then h...

Barkley’s Practice Issues Ethical and Legal Principals AG-ACNP Review Questions and Answers. Diagnoses that are reportable to Department of health 1. Gonorrhea 2. Chlamydia 3. Syphilis 4. HIV 5. Tuberculosis (TB) 6. Covid-19 7. Animal bites 3. Suspected or actual child or elder abuse Problem Focused Limited examination of the affected body area or organ system expanded problem focused Limited examination of the affected body area or organ system and other symptomatic...