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NUR 504 3P APEA Questions and Correct
Answers
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 Ans: — c. Make sure the condom is tight
against the head of the penis
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 Ans: — c. Make sure the condom is tight
against the head of the penis
Which of the following descriptions of Denver II Developmental
Screening Test is most accurate?
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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 developmentally delayed
b. Applicable to children from birth to 5 years; evaluates four
major categories 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. Ans: — 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.
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 Ans: — d.
Obtain an urinalyses and serum for LFTs and amylase
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:
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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 Ans: — a.
trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim, Sulfatrim) for 7-10 day
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 Ans: — d. Isotretinoin
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 Ans: —
b. If prescribed topiramate (Topamax) for the treatment of
migraines.
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
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NUR 504 3P APEA Questions and Correct
Answers
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 Ans: — c. Make sure the condom is tight
against the head of the penis
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 Ans: — c. Make sure the condom is tight
against the head of the penis
Which of the following descriptions of Denver II Developmental
Screening Test is most accurate?
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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 developmentally delayed
b. Applicable to children from birth to 5 years; evaluates four
major categories 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. Ans: — 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.
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 Ans: — d.
Obtain an urinalyses and serum for LFTs and amylase
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:
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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 Ans: — a.
trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim, Sulfatrim) for 7-10 day
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 Ans: — d. Isotretinoin
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 Ans: —
b. If prescribed topiramate (Topamax) for the treatment of
migraines.
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
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