NR603 FNP Pre-Diagnostic Exam (Questions 1–100) | NR 603
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,A 74-year-old with COPD has resting oxygen saturation 86% on room air when stable. What
therapy should be evaluated?
1. Daily oral steroids indefinitely
2. Chronic high-dose opioids for dyspnea first
3. Avoid vaccination
4. Long-term oxygen therapy qualification ✔
,A 60-year-old presents within 48 hours of shingles onset. What treatment is most appropriate?
Options
Start oral antiviral therapy
No treatment until crusting
Incision and drainage of all indurated vesicles for pain relief
Topical steroid and NSAIDS for reducing post-herpetic neuralgia
Correct Answer
Start oral antiviral therapy
Explanation
Antiviral therapy (e.g., acyclovir, valacyclovir, or famciclovir) is indicated for patients presenting within
72 hours of herpes zoster (shingles) rash onset. Initiating treatment early accelerates lesion healing,
reduces the duration of acute viral shedding and pain, and decreases the risk and severity of post-
herpetic neuralgia, especially in older patients ($> 50$ years old).
,
Family Nurse Practitioner Complete Practice Test Bank & Study
Guide | Rated A+ Chamberlain University
,A 74-year-old with COPD has resting oxygen saturation 86% on room air when stable. What
therapy should be evaluated?
1. Daily oral steroids indefinitely
2. Chronic high-dose opioids for dyspnea first
3. Avoid vaccination
4. Long-term oxygen therapy qualification ✔
,A 60-year-old presents within 48 hours of shingles onset. What treatment is most appropriate?
Options
Start oral antiviral therapy
No treatment until crusting
Incision and drainage of all indurated vesicles for pain relief
Topical steroid and NSAIDS for reducing post-herpetic neuralgia
Correct Answer
Start oral antiviral therapy
Explanation
Antiviral therapy (e.g., acyclovir, valacyclovir, or famciclovir) is indicated for patients presenting within
72 hours of herpes zoster (shingles) rash onset. Initiating treatment early accelerates lesion healing,
reduces the duration of acute viral shedding and pain, and decreases the risk and severity of post-
herpetic neuralgia, especially in older patients ($> 50$ years old).
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