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AGACNP DRT Review Exam |High
Quality Q&A 2026
Dawn phenomenon - correct-answer--Results when tissue becomes desensitized
to insulin nocturnally
-Blood glucose become progressively elevated throughout the night, resulting in
elevated blood glucose levels at 0700
-TX: add or increase the at bedtime dose of insulin
DIC labs - correct-answer--Thrombocytopenia (plt <150,000)
-Hypofibrinogenemia (fibrinogen < 170)
-Fibrinogen normal
-Decreased RBC
-Increased FDP
-Prolonged PT and PTT
-Elevated D-dimer
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Hepatotoxicity signs and symptoms - correct-answer--Jaundice
-Elevated LFTs
-Prolonged PT
-AMS
-Delirium
Ulcerative colitis lab findings - correct-answer--Hypokalemia
-Anemia
-Caused by bloody diarrhea and leukocytosis secondary to inflammation
TB: Positive skin test should receive 6 months of INH
-Positive 5mm
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-Positive 10mm
-Positiven 15mm - correct-answer--5mm = HIV, known case, positive chest film
-10mm = immigrants, healthcare workers, incarcerated persons
-15mm = standard population, not in high prevalence groups
How often should women who are 20 years old or older receive physical
examinations? - correct-answer--Every 5 to 6 years
-Breast exams every 3 years
-Total cholesterol and HDL every 5 years
What condition can directly cause either cardiogenic or obstructive shock? -
correct-answer-Cardiac tamponade
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Metabolic alkalosis is associated with which electrolyte imbalance? - correct-
answer-Hypokalemia
Metabolic acidosis is associated with which electrolyte imbalance? - correct-
answer-Hyperkalemia
Tissue Plasminogen Activator (tPA) and MI - correct-answer--A drug that breaks
up blood clots
-Better chance of surviving when administered within 12 hours of occurrence,
better if within first 90 minutes
-Contraindications: elevated BP, low plt, recent intracranial/ intraspinal surgery
Patient undergoing chemotherapy for TB. What labs are important to monitor? -
correct-answer-AST/ALT ratio
AGACNP DRT Review Exam |High
Quality Q&A 2026
Dawn phenomenon - correct-answer--Results when tissue becomes desensitized
to insulin nocturnally
-Blood glucose become progressively elevated throughout the night, resulting in
elevated blood glucose levels at 0700
-TX: add or increase the at bedtime dose of insulin
DIC labs - correct-answer--Thrombocytopenia (plt <150,000)
-Hypofibrinogenemia (fibrinogen < 170)
-Fibrinogen normal
-Decreased RBC
-Increased FDP
-Prolonged PT and PTT
-Elevated D-dimer
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Hepatotoxicity signs and symptoms - correct-answer--Jaundice
-Elevated LFTs
-Prolonged PT
-AMS
-Delirium
Ulcerative colitis lab findings - correct-answer--Hypokalemia
-Anemia
-Caused by bloody diarrhea and leukocytosis secondary to inflammation
TB: Positive skin test should receive 6 months of INH
-Positive 5mm
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-Positive 10mm
-Positiven 15mm - correct-answer--5mm = HIV, known case, positive chest film
-10mm = immigrants, healthcare workers, incarcerated persons
-15mm = standard population, not in high prevalence groups
How often should women who are 20 years old or older receive physical
examinations? - correct-answer--Every 5 to 6 years
-Breast exams every 3 years
-Total cholesterol and HDL every 5 years
What condition can directly cause either cardiogenic or obstructive shock? -
correct-answer-Cardiac tamponade
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Metabolic alkalosis is associated with which electrolyte imbalance? - correct-
answer-Hypokalemia
Metabolic acidosis is associated with which electrolyte imbalance? - correct-
answer-Hyperkalemia
Tissue Plasminogen Activator (tPA) and MI - correct-answer--A drug that breaks
up blood clots
-Better chance of surviving when administered within 12 hours of occurrence,
better if within first 90 minutes
-Contraindications: elevated BP, low plt, recent intracranial/ intraspinal surgery
Patient undergoing chemotherapy for TB. What labs are important to monitor? -
correct-answer-AST/ALT ratio
