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1. When performing a visual acuity test the nurse practitioner notes 20/30 in the left eye and
20/40 in the right eye using the Snellen eye chart. This means:
A. Vision is normal in both eyes
B. The left eye has poorer vision than the right
C. The right eye is legally blind
D. Refer the patient to an opthalmologist
CORRECT ANSWER: Refer the patient to an opthalmologist
Rationale: Visual acuity worse than 20/30 or asymmetry between eyes requires further
evaluation to identify refractive error or underlying pathology.
2. The American psychiatric association's diagnostic and statistical manual of mental
disorder defines Munchausen Syndrome By Proxy
A. A patient exaggerating symptoms for financial gain
B. A caregiver making up or causing an illness or injury in a person under his or her care
C. A child with recurrent unexplained illness
D. A caregiver with excessive health anxiety
CORRECT ANSWER: A caregiver making up or causing an illness or injury in a person
under his or her care
Rationale: Munchausen syndrome by proxy (factitious disorder imposed on another) involves
intentional fabrication or induction of illness by a caregiver, most commonly for psychological
attention.
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3. Symptoms of depression are a side effect of which neurotransmitter medication?
A. Dopamine
B. GABA
C. Histamine
D. Acetylcholine
CORRECT ANSWER: Dopamine (serotonin, norepinephrine)
Rationale: Reduced dopamine activity is associated with depressive symptoms such as low
motivation and anhedonia; serotonin and norepinephrine are also key mood-regulating
neurotransmitters.
4. Which lesion is dark raised and asymmetric with irregular border?
A. Actinic keratosis
B. Seborrheic keratosis
C. Basal cell carcinoma
D. Melanoma
CORRECT ANSWER: Melanoma
Rationale: Melanoma follows the ABCDE warning signs, including asymmetry and irregular
borders, and carries high malignant potential.
5. A 32 years old woman presents with dull puffiness of the ayes pronounced not pitting
periorbital edema this finding is suggestive of this condition?
A. Allergic reaction
B. Congestive heart failure
C. Myxedema
D. Nephrotic syndrome
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CORRECT ANSWER: Myxedema
Rationale: Myxedema from hypothyroidism causes non-pitting edema due to
mucopolysaccharide accumulation, commonly seen around the eyes.
6. A 42 years old woman with a past medical history of migraine headaches is requesting
prophylactic medication treatment. Which medication should the Nurse practitioner
prescribe?
A. Sumatriptan
B. Amitriptyline (Elavil)
C. Acetaminophen
D. Oxycodone
CORRECT ANSWER: Amitriptyline (Elavil)
Rationale: Amitriptyline is effective for migraine prevention; triptans are used for acute attacks
only.
7. A pediatric patient has areas of scaling on the scalp with round patches of alopecia. This
clinical finding is consistent with:
A. Alopecia areata
B. Seborrheic dermatitis
C. Tinea Capitis
D. Trichotillomania
CORRECT ANSWER: Tinea Capitis
Rationale: Tinea capitis presents with scalp scaling and patchy hair loss caused by dermatophyte
infection, common in children.
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1. When performing a visual acuity test the nurse practitioner notes 20/30 in the left eye and
20/40 in the right eye using the Snellen eye chart. This means:
A. Vision is normal in both eyes
B. The left eye has poorer vision than the right
C. The right eye is legally blind
D. Refer the patient to an opthalmologist
CORRECT ANSWER: Refer the patient to an opthalmologist
Rationale: Visual acuity worse than 20/30 or asymmetry between eyes requires further
evaluation to identify refractive error or underlying pathology.
2. The American psychiatric association's diagnostic and statistical manual of mental
disorder defines Munchausen Syndrome By Proxy
A. A patient exaggerating symptoms for financial gain
B. A caregiver making up or causing an illness or injury in a person under his or her care
C. A child with recurrent unexplained illness
D. A caregiver with excessive health anxiety
CORRECT ANSWER: A caregiver making up or causing an illness or injury in a person
under his or her care
Rationale: Munchausen syndrome by proxy (factitious disorder imposed on another) involves
intentional fabrication or induction of illness by a caregiver, most commonly for psychological
attention.
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3. Symptoms of depression are a side effect of which neurotransmitter medication?
A. Dopamine
B. GABA
C. Histamine
D. Acetylcholine
CORRECT ANSWER: Dopamine (serotonin, norepinephrine)
Rationale: Reduced dopamine activity is associated with depressive symptoms such as low
motivation and anhedonia; serotonin and norepinephrine are also key mood-regulating
neurotransmitters.
4. Which lesion is dark raised and asymmetric with irregular border?
A. Actinic keratosis
B. Seborrheic keratosis
C. Basal cell carcinoma
D. Melanoma
CORRECT ANSWER: Melanoma
Rationale: Melanoma follows the ABCDE warning signs, including asymmetry and irregular
borders, and carries high malignant potential.
5. A 32 years old woman presents with dull puffiness of the ayes pronounced not pitting
periorbital edema this finding is suggestive of this condition?
A. Allergic reaction
B. Congestive heart failure
C. Myxedema
D. Nephrotic syndrome
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CORRECT ANSWER: Myxedema
Rationale: Myxedema from hypothyroidism causes non-pitting edema due to
mucopolysaccharide accumulation, commonly seen around the eyes.
6. A 42 years old woman with a past medical history of migraine headaches is requesting
prophylactic medication treatment. Which medication should the Nurse practitioner
prescribe?
A. Sumatriptan
B. Amitriptyline (Elavil)
C. Acetaminophen
D. Oxycodone
CORRECT ANSWER: Amitriptyline (Elavil)
Rationale: Amitriptyline is effective for migraine prevention; triptans are used for acute attacks
only.
7. A pediatric patient has areas of scaling on the scalp with round patches of alopecia. This
clinical finding is consistent with:
A. Alopecia areata
B. Seborrheic dermatitis
C. Tinea Capitis
D. Trichotillomania
CORRECT ANSWER: Tinea Capitis
Rationale: Tinea capitis presents with scalp scaling and patchy hair loss caused by dermatophyte
infection, common in children.
