ANCC AGACNP boards(questions and answers)graded A+ 2023/2024

ANCC AGACNP boardsWhen should adults get the PNA vaccine? - correct answer Age 19-64: smoker, asthma, COPD, DM, ETOH, is immunocompromised or living in facility Age 65+: PPSV23 AND PCV13 How often should you get a physical exam? - correct answer Once from 11-14, 15-17, 18-21 Every 5-6 years from ages 20-59 Every 2 years from age 60+ When should you check lipid panel? - correct answer Starting at age 20 and every 5 years unless > 200 mg/dL When should mammography and prostate screening begin? - correct answer Mammography: starting between 40-50 and continue as long as she has 10+ more years Prostate: At 40 if family hx of AA. At 50 for everyone else When should you have baseline ECG in place? - correct answer Age 40 When should colorectal screening start? - correct answer Age 50. Annual FOBT with flex sig q 5 years and colonoscopy q 10 years When should glaucoma testing start? - correct answer Age 40 and yearly When should herpes zoster be given? - correct answer Age 50-60 When can Pap smear be discontinued? - correct answer Age > 65-70 with three consecutive normal tests and no abnormal tests in last 10 years Top 4 killers in the US of everyone - correct answer Heart disease, colorectal cancer, Lowe respiratory disease (COPD, asthma, flu, PNA), CVA stroke Cancer with highest mortality in both men and women? - correct answer Lung What is the most common cancer in women in the US? - correct answer Breast What is the most common cancer in men in the US? - correct answer Prostate Who should get hep A vaccine? - correct answer Military, travelers, men who have sex with men Who should have hep B vaccine? - correct answer Healthcare workers and high risk patients What is ginger used for and what should you watch for? - correct answer Nausea, dyspepsia, constipation, colic INCREASED RISK OF BLEEDING What is ginseng used for and what should you watch for? - correct answer Increase overall well-being, Lower cholesterol, reduce fatigue, enhance libido INCREASED RISK OF BLEEDING, mania with MAOIs, May inhibit opioids What is St. John's wort used for and what should you watch for? - correct answer Depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, BPH INCREASED RISK OF CLOTTING, many drug interactions, may increase efficacy of opioids What is echinacea used for and what should you watch for? - correct answer Common cold Anaphylaxis, hepatotoxicity, nephrotoxicity, increased sedation during anesthesia What is gingko Biloba used for and what should you watch for? - correct answer Memory and concentration, claudication and glaucoma