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Assessment (NR-509) - Chamberlain College Of Nursing (NR
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509 Advanced Physical Assessment)
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3P’s EXAM
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1. When performing a visual acuitytest the nurse practitioner notes 20/30 in the left eye and
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20/40 in the right eye using the Snellen eye chart. This means:
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a) have the patient returning in two weeks for a follow up vision screen
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b) dilated the eye and retest 22 22 22 22
c) refer the patient to an ophthalmologist
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2. TheAmerican psychiatric association’s diagnostic and statistical manual of mental
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disorder defines Munchausen Syndrome By Proxy
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a) a self-inflicted injuryto gain attention
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b) a caregiver making up or causing an illness or injury in a person under his or her care
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c) an abusive behavior that does not involve the caregiver
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d) a situation in which the abuser is often inattentive and uncaring toward the victim
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Munchausen syndrome by proxyis a mental illness and a form of child abuse. The caretaker of a
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child, most often a mother, either makes up fake symptoms or causes real symptoms to make it
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look like the child is sick.
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3. Symptoms of depression are a side effect of which neurotransmitter medication? 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22
a) dopamine serotonin, norepinephrine 22
b) gabapentin
c) mil
d) cortisol
4. Which lesion is dark raised and asymmetric with irregularborder? QuizletBates
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a) Nevus
b) Actinic keratosis 22
,c) Keratoacanthoma
d) Melanoma
5. A 32 years old woman presents with dull puffiness of the ayes pronounced not pitting
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periorbital edema this finding is suggestive of this condition? APEA
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a) Nephrotic syndrome 22
b) Myxedema
c) Cushing syndrome 22
d) Sinusitis
Myxedema is a deposition of mucopolysaccarides in the dermis. Is commonly found if patients
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with advanced hypothyroidism. The classic skin changes are: swelling of face, lips, eyelids, and
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tongue or swelling and thickening of skin anywhere on the body, especially in the lower legs.
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Myxedema is the hallmark of Grave’s disease, an autoimmune form of hyperthyroidism.
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Myxedema can also occur in Hashimoto’s thyroiditis a form of hypothyroidism.
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6. A 42 years old woman with a past medical history of migraine headaches is
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requesting prophylactic medication treatment. Which medication should the Nurse
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practitioner prescribe?
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a) Sumatriptan (Imitrex) 22
b) Amitriptyline (Elavil) 22
c) Verapamil (verelan) 22
d) Metoprolol (Lopressor) 22
Amitriptyline (Elavil) is a tricyclic antidepresant and is considered offlabel use for prophylactic
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treatment of migrane. Sumatriptan (Imimtrex) Is aTriptans used to abort migraine
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7. A pediatric patient has areas of scalingon the scalp with round patches of alopecia. This
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clinical finding is consistent with:
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a) Tinea capitis 22
b) Seborrheic dermatitis 22
c) Trichotillomania
d) Alopecia areata 22
,8. What is the appropriate prophylactic medication for an 18 years old woman with a past
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medical history of migraine headaches?
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a) Sumatriptan (Imitrex) 22
b) Propanolol (Inderal) 22
c) Ibuprofeno (motrin) 22
d) Dihydroergotamine (DHE) 22
9. Why would a combined hormonal contraceptive be contraindicated in a 36 year old patient
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with a past medical history of type 2 diabetes, obesity, chronic smoking and sedentary life
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a) She is obese 22 22
b) She has type 2 diabetes mellitus
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c) Her age and tobacco use 22 22 22 22
d) She leads a sedentary lifestyle
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Combined oral contraceptive is contraindicated in women olderthan 45, breastfeeding, smoking,
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HTN, diabetes or hx of stroke
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10. During the breast examination of a perimenopausal woman the NP detects a bloody
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spontaneous discharge from the right nipple. This indicates further evaluation.
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a) Fibroadenoma
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nonbloody nipple discharge that tends to leak without pressure or squeezing
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c) An intraductal papilloma
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d) Pituitaryprolactinoma 22
Intraductal papillomas are usuallysolitary and smaller than 1 cm. They are located in large
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lactiferous sinuses or ducts and have a tendency to bleed. Quizlet Nipple Discharge
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11. Rh negative women should receive Rho (D) immunoglobulin at what gestational
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time?
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a) 6 weeks
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b) 12 weeks 22
c) 28 weeks 22
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What happens is the client is Rh negative and has a negative antibody screen?
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, She will need repeat antibody screens and should receive Rho(D) immune globulin (RhoGAM) at
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28 weeks' gestation (Quizlet Antepartum Diagnostic Testing Saunders)
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12. When interpreting a complete blood count (CBC) lab report which of the following
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results describes the size of the RBCs?
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a) Hemoglobin
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c) Red cell distribution width (RDw)
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d) Hematocrit
The mean corpuscle (cell) volume (MCV) is a measurement of the average size of the RBCs. Small-
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sized RBCs result in a lower MCV, while larger RBCs result in a higher MCV.
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13. What medication should be avoided when prescribe prophylactic therapy for headache
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a) Verapamil
b) Propranolol
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d) Nimodipine
Serotonin Norepinephrine Reuptake inhibitor have the most serious side effect. Patients should
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have drug free period for 3-4 weeks after every 6 months of treatment (pharmacology book page
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1047)
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14. What is the mechanism of action of prostaglandin E1 (PG1) in a patient with
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transposition of the great arteries
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a) To maintain equal pressure in the ventricles
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b) To maintain patency of the great arteries
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c) To produce vasodilation on …………….
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d) To prevent cyanotic episodes by trapping blood in the lower …………
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15. Which ofthe following complaints best describes lower extremitycalf pain
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associated with peripheral artery disease
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a) A sharp stabbing pains
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b) A dull pain or cramp
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