NRNP 6531 Exam Questions And Answers( Complete Solution)

 Question 1 1 out of 1 points Janine, age 29, has numerous transient lesions that come and go, and she is diagnosed with urticaria. What do you order? Selected Answer: d. Antihistami nes A nswers: a. Aspirin b. NSAIDs c. Opioids d. Antihistami nes  Question 2 1 out of 1 points Medicare is a federal program administered by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The CMS has developed guidelines for Evaluation and Management coding, which all providers are expected to follow when coding patient visits for reimbursement. Which of the following is an important consideration regarding billing practices? Selected Answer: c. Failing to bill for billable services will lead to unnecessarily low revenues Answers: a. It is important to “undercode” so that one does not get charged with Medicare fraud b. The practice of “overcoding” is essential in this age of decreasing reimbursements c. Failing to bill for billable services will lead to unnecessarily low revenues d. Time spent with the patient is a very important determinant of billing  Question 3 0 out of 1 points What conditions must be met for you to bill “incident to” the physician, receiving 100% reimbursement from Medicare? Selected Answer: a. You must initiate the plan of care for the patient Answers: a. You must initiate the plan of care for the patient b. The physician must be on-site and engaged in patient care c. You must be employed as an independent contractor d. You must be the main health care provider who sees the patient  Question 4 1 out of 1 points A 45 year old with diabetes has had itching and burning lesions between her toes for 2 months. Scrapings of the lesions confirm the diagnosis tinea pedis. What is the best initial treatment option for this patient? Selected Answer: Prescribe an antifungal powder for application between her toes and in her shoes and a topical prescription strength antifungal cream for other affected areas. Monitor for a secondary bacterial infection. Answers: Prescribe an antifungal powder for application between her toes and in her shoes and a topical prescription strength antifungal cream for other affected areas. Monitor for a secondary bacterial infection. Prescribe an oral antifungal for 4 to 12 weeks. Monitor BUN and creatinine at 1 week, 2 weeks, and every month thereafter. Prescribe an oral antifungal for 4 to 12 weeks. Monitor liver enzymes, BUN, and creatnine at 1 week, 2 weeks, and every month thereafter. Prescribe a prescription strength antifungal/steroid combination cream. Monitor for a secondary bacterial infection.