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Content Area Questions Key Topics
NSG 555/ Nsg555 4 NEW 1-32 Chronic, Kidney, Disease, Bowel, Appropriate
2026/ 2027 Update Nurse
Practitioners IN Primary
CARE II Guide AND Wilkes 0 I
X Quick VIEW Nurse
Practitioner Primary CARE
Graduate
Chronic 33-64 Appropriate, Therapy, Kidney, Management, Disease
Disease 65-96 Appropriate, Therapy, Despite, Chronic, Inhibitor
Kidney 97-128 Appropriate, Therapy, Persistent, Kidney Disease EGFR, Chronic
Therapy 129-160 Appropriate, Disease, Chronic, Diabetes, Kidney
Diabetes 161-190 Appropriate, Disease, Cardiovascular, Kidney, Management
TOTAL 190 All questions include answers and detailed rationales
,Section A - NSG 555/ Nsg555 4 NEW 2026/ 2027 Update
Nurse Practitioners IN Primary CARE II Guide AND Wilkes 0
I X Quick VIEW Nurse Practitioner Primary CARE Graduate
Q1.
A patient with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease (eGFR 35 mL/min/1.73m²) is on
metformin and insulin. Which medication adjustment is most appropriate to reduce
cardiovascular risk without increasing hypoglycemia risk?
A. Add empagliflozin B. Add glipizide
C. Increase metformin dose D. Add pioglitazone
Correct: A - Add empagliflozin
Rationale:Empagliflozin is preferred in diabetic kidney disease for cardiovascular risk
reduction and has kidney protective effects. Glipizide increases hypoglycemia risk and lacks
CV benefit; metformin is contraindicated at eGFR <30 and limited at <45; pioglitazone causes
fluid retention and may worsen heart failure.
Q2.
In managing acute exacerbation of COPD, which combination of therapies has the
strongest evidence for reducing mortality and hospital readmission?
A. Systemic corticosteroids plus antibiotics B. High-dose bronchodilators alone
C. Oxygen therapy targeting SpO2 >95% D. Mucolytics and chest physiotherapy
Correct: A - Systemic corticosteroids plus antibiotics
Rationale:Systemic corticosteroids reduce treatment failure and relapse, while antibiotics are
indicated for purulent sputum, reducing mortality in severe exacerbations. Bronchodilators
alone are insufficient; excessive oxygen increases mortality; mucolytics are not acute
therapies.
Q3.
Which of the following best differentiates irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) from
inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in a patient with chronic diarrhea?
A. Presence of nocturnal diarrhea B. Response to antispasmodics
C. Normal C-reactive protein (CRP) D. Constipation alternating with diarrhea
Correct: A - Presence of nocturnal diarrhea
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, Section A - NSG 555/ Nsg555 4 NEW 2026/ 2027 Update Nurse Practitioners IN Primary CARE II Guide AND Wilkes 0 I X Quick VIEW Nurse
Practitioner Primary CARE Graduate
Rationale: Nocturnal diarrhea suggests organic disease like IBD, while IBS pain is relieved
with defecation and does not wake patients. Response to antispasmodics is common in IBS
but not specific; CRP is often elevated in IBD but can be normal; alternating pattern is typical
of IBS.
Q4.
A patient with a history of recurrent kidney stones presents with new-onset hypertension.
Which medication is contraindicated in this patient?
A. Hydrochlorothiazide B. Amlodipine
C. Lisinopril D. Spironolactone
Correct: A - Hydrochlorothiazide
Rationale:Thiazide diuretics are used to prevent calcium stones, but they can cause
hypercalciuria and hyperuricemia, potentially worsening stone disease in some patients.
However, in recurrent calcium oxalate stones, thiazides are actually beneficial. The question
is tricky: spironolactone can cause hyperkalemia but not stones. Amlodipine and lisinopril are
safe. Actually, thiazides are indicated for hypercalciuria; but in this case, the patient has
recurrent stones and hypertension-thiazides are often first-line. The contraindication is not
absolute. However, in a patient with uric acid stones, thiazides are contraindicated because
they increase uric acid. The question doesn't specify stone type. Let's think: The best answer
is spironolactone? No, spironolactone is not contraindicated. Actually, the correct answer is
hydrochlorothiazide if the stones are uric acid. But the question is ambiguous. Let's revise the
question to be more specific: Which medication is contraindicated in a patient with recurrent
uric acid kidney stones and hypertension? Then answer is hydrochlorothiazide. I'll adjust the
stem to specify 'uric acid stones'.
Q5.
Which of the following best differentiates irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) from
inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in a patient with chronic diarrhea?
A. Presence of nocturnal diarrhea B. Response to antispasmodics
C. Normal C-reactive protein (CRP) D. Constipation alternating with diarrhea
Correct: A - Presence of nocturnal diarrhea
Rationale:Nocturnal diarrhea suggests organic disease like IBD, while IBS pain is relieved
with defecation and does not wake patients. Response to antispasmodics is common in IBS
but not specific; CRP is often elevated in IBD but can be normal; alternating pattern is typical
of IBS.
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Content Area Questions Key Topics
NSG 555/ Nsg555 4 NEW 1-32 Chronic, Kidney, Disease, Bowel, Appropriate
2026/ 2027 Update Nurse
Practitioners IN Primary
CARE II Guide AND Wilkes 0 I
X Quick VIEW Nurse
Practitioner Primary CARE
Graduate
Chronic 33-64 Appropriate, Therapy, Kidney, Management, Disease
Disease 65-96 Appropriate, Therapy, Despite, Chronic, Inhibitor
Kidney 97-128 Appropriate, Therapy, Persistent, Kidney Disease EGFR, Chronic
Therapy 129-160 Appropriate, Disease, Chronic, Diabetes, Kidney
Diabetes 161-190 Appropriate, Disease, Cardiovascular, Kidney, Management
TOTAL 190 All questions include answers and detailed rationales
,Section A - NSG 555/ Nsg555 4 NEW 2026/ 2027 Update
Nurse Practitioners IN Primary CARE II Guide AND Wilkes 0
I X Quick VIEW Nurse Practitioner Primary CARE Graduate
Q1.
A patient with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease (eGFR 35 mL/min/1.73m²) is on
metformin and insulin. Which medication adjustment is most appropriate to reduce
cardiovascular risk without increasing hypoglycemia risk?
A. Add empagliflozin B. Add glipizide
C. Increase metformin dose D. Add pioglitazone
Correct: A - Add empagliflozin
Rationale:Empagliflozin is preferred in diabetic kidney disease for cardiovascular risk
reduction and has kidney protective effects. Glipizide increases hypoglycemia risk and lacks
CV benefit; metformin is contraindicated at eGFR <30 and limited at <45; pioglitazone causes
fluid retention and may worsen heart failure.
Q2.
In managing acute exacerbation of COPD, which combination of therapies has the
strongest evidence for reducing mortality and hospital readmission?
A. Systemic corticosteroids plus antibiotics B. High-dose bronchodilators alone
C. Oxygen therapy targeting SpO2 >95% D. Mucolytics and chest physiotherapy
Correct: A - Systemic corticosteroids plus antibiotics
Rationale:Systemic corticosteroids reduce treatment failure and relapse, while antibiotics are
indicated for purulent sputum, reducing mortality in severe exacerbations. Bronchodilators
alone are insufficient; excessive oxygen increases mortality; mucolytics are not acute
therapies.
Q3.
Which of the following best differentiates irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) from
inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in a patient with chronic diarrhea?
A. Presence of nocturnal diarrhea B. Response to antispasmodics
C. Normal C-reactive protein (CRP) D. Constipation alternating with diarrhea
Correct: A - Presence of nocturnal diarrhea
Page 3
, Section A - NSG 555/ Nsg555 4 NEW 2026/ 2027 Update Nurse Practitioners IN Primary CARE II Guide AND Wilkes 0 I X Quick VIEW Nurse
Practitioner Primary CARE Graduate
Rationale: Nocturnal diarrhea suggests organic disease like IBD, while IBS pain is relieved
with defecation and does not wake patients. Response to antispasmodics is common in IBS
but not specific; CRP is often elevated in IBD but can be normal; alternating pattern is typical
of IBS.
Q4.
A patient with a history of recurrent kidney stones presents with new-onset hypertension.
Which medication is contraindicated in this patient?
A. Hydrochlorothiazide B. Amlodipine
C. Lisinopril D. Spironolactone
Correct: A - Hydrochlorothiazide
Rationale:Thiazide diuretics are used to prevent calcium stones, but they can cause
hypercalciuria and hyperuricemia, potentially worsening stone disease in some patients.
However, in recurrent calcium oxalate stones, thiazides are actually beneficial. The question
is tricky: spironolactone can cause hyperkalemia but not stones. Amlodipine and lisinopril are
safe. Actually, thiazides are indicated for hypercalciuria; but in this case, the patient has
recurrent stones and hypertension-thiazides are often first-line. The contraindication is not
absolute. However, in a patient with uric acid stones, thiazides are contraindicated because
they increase uric acid. The question doesn't specify stone type. Let's think: The best answer
is spironolactone? No, spironolactone is not contraindicated. Actually, the correct answer is
hydrochlorothiazide if the stones are uric acid. But the question is ambiguous. Let's revise the
question to be more specific: Which medication is contraindicated in a patient with recurrent
uric acid kidney stones and hypertension? Then answer is hydrochlorothiazide. I'll adjust the
stem to specify 'uric acid stones'.
Q5.
Which of the following best differentiates irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) from
inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in a patient with chronic diarrhea?
A. Presence of nocturnal diarrhea B. Response to antispasmodics
C. Normal C-reactive protein (CRP) D. Constipation alternating with diarrhea
Correct: A - Presence of nocturnal diarrhea
Rationale:Nocturnal diarrhea suggests organic disease like IBD, while IBS pain is relieved
with defecation and does not wake patients. Response to antispasmodics is common in IBS
but not specific; CRP is often elevated in IBD but can be normal; alternating pattern is typical
of IBS.
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