FHEA exam prep Questions With Complete Solutions
***********A 66-year-old man presents for a "check-up." He
has no complaints and admits he's been smoking 2 packs a day
for 40 years. Which additional finding would be consistent with
a diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?
Markedly increased chest AP diameter
Pleuritic chest pain
FEV1:FVC ratio <0.70 post SABA use
FEV1 improving by 50% with use of SAMA Correct Answers
FEV1:FVC ratio <0.70 post SABA use
*********A 51-year-old woman presents with a 1-day history
of fever, abdominal pain, and vomiting. The diagnosis of acute
cholecystitis would be confirmed by:
Isolated lymphocytosis.
Elevated amylase and lipase.
Right upper quadrant abdominal ultrasound.
Abdominal plain films. Correct Answers Right upper quadrant
abdominal ultrasound.
*********You are examining a 21-year-old man who is seeking
a sports clearance physical examination. He is generally healthy
with an unremarkable medical history. During cardiovascular
examination, you identify a physiologic split S2 and realize that
this:
Is usually first noticed in early adulthood.
Can progress to a pathologic condition during adulthood.
,Will be more pronounced with inspiration.
Is associated with S4 heart sound. Correct Answers Will be
more pronounced with inspiration.
********A 47-year-old man of Northern European ancestry
presents for evaluation of erythematous, papular lesions on his
forehead and chin. Which of the following differential diagnoses
is most likely?
Acne rosacea
Tinea facialis
Hidradenitis suppurativa
Atopic dermatitis Correct Answers Acne rosacea
********A 75-year-old man with symptomatic benign prostatic
hyperplasia (BPH) should not be prescribed:
Enalapril.
Amitriptyline.
Atenolol.
Furosemide. Correct Answers Amitriptyline (can worsen
urinary retention)
********Actinic keratoses can be described as:
Hyperpigmented macules on sun-exposed areas.
Vesicular lesions along a dermatomal distribution.
Ulcerating lesions in groin folds.
Slightly rough, pink or flesh-colored lesions on the face.
Correct Answers Slightly rough, pink or flesh-colored lesions
on the face.
,Precursor to SCC
********When communicating healthcare decisions through a
healthcare proxy, the NP recognizes:
The proxy has the same rights to request or refuse treatment that
the patient would have if he or she were capable of making and
communicating decisions.
Only management decisions that are considered life-saving are
required to be communicated to the healthcare proxy.
The proxy has the right to refuse treatment except in situations
when treatment is necessary to preserve life.
The closest relative to the patient is assumed to take the proxy
responsibilities. Correct Answers The proxy has the same
rights to request or refuse treatment that the patient would have
if he or she were capable of making and communicating
decisions.
********Which of the following findings is most consistent
with a diagnosis of acute bacterial rhinosinusitis?
Fever >100.7ᵒF (38.2ᵒC)
Upper respiratory tract infection symptoms persisting for ≥10
days
Concomitant presence of facial pressure
Copious amounts of nasal discharge Correct Answers Upper
respiratory tract infection symptoms persisting for ≥10 days
*******A 54-year-old man with COPD is experiencing an
exacerbation characterized by increased cough and shortness of
, breath for the past 48 hours, as well as mild sore throat, clear
nasal discharge and body aches. He is currently being managed
with a long-acting beta2-agonist and long-acting muscarinic
antagonist . An appropriate treatment for this patient would
include:
Oral amoxicillin/clavulanate.
Oral levofloxacin.
Oral corticosteroid.
Theophylline. Correct Answers Oral corticosteroid.
*******Medicare Part B coverage includes:
Healthcare for individuals over age 65 with limited income.
Hospitalization for citizens over age 65.
Reimbursement for outpatient services.
Payment for inpatient medications. Correct Answers
Reimbursement for outpatient services.
*******Which of the following is an absolute contraindication
to post-menopausal hormone therapy?
Unexplained vaginal bleeding
Seizure disorder
Endometriosis
Cigarette smoking Correct Answers Unexplained vaginal
bleeding
*******Which of the following is most consistent with the
diagnosis of depression?
***********A 66-year-old man presents for a "check-up." He
has no complaints and admits he's been smoking 2 packs a day
for 40 years. Which additional finding would be consistent with
a diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?
Markedly increased chest AP diameter
Pleuritic chest pain
FEV1:FVC ratio <0.70 post SABA use
FEV1 improving by 50% with use of SAMA Correct Answers
FEV1:FVC ratio <0.70 post SABA use
*********A 51-year-old woman presents with a 1-day history
of fever, abdominal pain, and vomiting. The diagnosis of acute
cholecystitis would be confirmed by:
Isolated lymphocytosis.
Elevated amylase and lipase.
Right upper quadrant abdominal ultrasound.
Abdominal plain films. Correct Answers Right upper quadrant
abdominal ultrasound.
*********You are examining a 21-year-old man who is seeking
a sports clearance physical examination. He is generally healthy
with an unremarkable medical history. During cardiovascular
examination, you identify a physiologic split S2 and realize that
this:
Is usually first noticed in early adulthood.
Can progress to a pathologic condition during adulthood.
,Will be more pronounced with inspiration.
Is associated with S4 heart sound. Correct Answers Will be
more pronounced with inspiration.
********A 47-year-old man of Northern European ancestry
presents for evaluation of erythematous, papular lesions on his
forehead and chin. Which of the following differential diagnoses
is most likely?
Acne rosacea
Tinea facialis
Hidradenitis suppurativa
Atopic dermatitis Correct Answers Acne rosacea
********A 75-year-old man with symptomatic benign prostatic
hyperplasia (BPH) should not be prescribed:
Enalapril.
Amitriptyline.
Atenolol.
Furosemide. Correct Answers Amitriptyline (can worsen
urinary retention)
********Actinic keratoses can be described as:
Hyperpigmented macules on sun-exposed areas.
Vesicular lesions along a dermatomal distribution.
Ulcerating lesions in groin folds.
Slightly rough, pink or flesh-colored lesions on the face.
Correct Answers Slightly rough, pink or flesh-colored lesions
on the face.
,Precursor to SCC
********When communicating healthcare decisions through a
healthcare proxy, the NP recognizes:
The proxy has the same rights to request or refuse treatment that
the patient would have if he or she were capable of making and
communicating decisions.
Only management decisions that are considered life-saving are
required to be communicated to the healthcare proxy.
The proxy has the right to refuse treatment except in situations
when treatment is necessary to preserve life.
The closest relative to the patient is assumed to take the proxy
responsibilities. Correct Answers The proxy has the same
rights to request or refuse treatment that the patient would have
if he or she were capable of making and communicating
decisions.
********Which of the following findings is most consistent
with a diagnosis of acute bacterial rhinosinusitis?
Fever >100.7ᵒF (38.2ᵒC)
Upper respiratory tract infection symptoms persisting for ≥10
days
Concomitant presence of facial pressure
Copious amounts of nasal discharge Correct Answers Upper
respiratory tract infection symptoms persisting for ≥10 days
*******A 54-year-old man with COPD is experiencing an
exacerbation characterized by increased cough and shortness of
, breath for the past 48 hours, as well as mild sore throat, clear
nasal discharge and body aches. He is currently being managed
with a long-acting beta2-agonist and long-acting muscarinic
antagonist . An appropriate treatment for this patient would
include:
Oral amoxicillin/clavulanate.
Oral levofloxacin.
Oral corticosteroid.
Theophylline. Correct Answers Oral corticosteroid.
*******Medicare Part B coverage includes:
Healthcare for individuals over age 65 with limited income.
Hospitalization for citizens over age 65.
Reimbursement for outpatient services.
Payment for inpatient medications. Correct Answers
Reimbursement for outpatient services.
*******Which of the following is an absolute contraindication
to post-menopausal hormone therapy?
Unexplained vaginal bleeding
Seizure disorder
Endometriosis
Cigarette smoking Correct Answers Unexplained vaginal
bleeding
*******Which of the following is most consistent with the
diagnosis of depression?
