FNP 2 exam 1 practice questions and
answers
The bacterium responsible for the highest mortality in pts with CAP is:
A. Strep Pneumo
B. Mycoplasma pneumo
C. Moraxella catarrhalis
D. Haemophilus influenzae - correct answer ✅Streptococcus
pneumoniae
When initially treating adults for bronchitis, which would the NP be
least likely to order?
A. Expectorants
B. Antibiotics
C. Bronchodilators
D. Antitussives - correct answer ✅B. Antibiotics
What is the least common pathogen found in community-acquired
atypical pneumonia?
A. Moxarella catarrhalis
B. Strep Pneumo
C. Pseudomonas aeruginosa
,FNP 2 exam 1 practice questions and
answers
D. Mycoplasma Pneumonia - correct answer ✅C. Pseudomonas: is an
uncommon cause of CAP but is very difficult bacteria to treat
Which of the following is recommended for erythema migrans
treatment in early stages of lyme disease?
A. Doxycyline (Vibramycin) 100mg PO BID X21 days
B. Ciprofloxacin (Cipro) 250 mg PO BID X14 days
C. Erythromycin (E-mycin) 333mg PO TID X10 days
D. Dixoxacillin 500mg PO BID X 10 days - correct answer ✅A.
Doxycyline 100mg PO BID X21 days- Recommended by the CDC as gold
standard treatment
28 y.o. student presents with "hacking cough." Productive with small
amounts sputum, runny nose. Doesn't take any meds, no allergies, no
significant PMH. Temp: 99.9F, Resp: 16/min, HR: 90 BPM, diffuse fine
crackles. CXR shows diffuse infiltrates in lower lobe of right lung. CBC
shows WBC count 10,500. What is most likely diagnosis?
A. Strep pneumo
B. Mycoplasma pneumo
C. Acute Bronchitis
, FNP 2 exam 1 practice questions and
answers
D. Legionnaires disease - correct answer ✅B. Mycoplasma: most
commonly seen in children and young adults. spread through droplets,
sneezing and coughing at close distance. DX made through sx and CXR
showing infiltrate to lower lobes
30 y.o. c/o pruritic hives over chest/ arms but denies SOB, difficulty
swallowing. Reports family hx allergic rhinitis, & asthma. Which of the
following interventions is most appropriate?
A. Perform thorough History
B. Prescribe PO antihistamine such as benadryl 25mg PO QD
C. IM Epinephrine 1:1000 STAT
D. Call 911 - correct answer ✅A. Take a thorough history prior to
prescribing medications: find cause of rash. No airway difficulty/
swallowing so no need for 911
Which of the following is associated with Vitamin B-12 anemia?
A. Spoon shaped nails and Pica
B. An abnormal neuro exam
C. Vegan diet
D. Tingling/ numbness in both feet - correct answer ✅D. Tingling and
numbness in both feet: B12 can cause nerve damage if left untreated,
answers
The bacterium responsible for the highest mortality in pts with CAP is:
A. Strep Pneumo
B. Mycoplasma pneumo
C. Moraxella catarrhalis
D. Haemophilus influenzae - correct answer ✅Streptococcus
pneumoniae
When initially treating adults for bronchitis, which would the NP be
least likely to order?
A. Expectorants
B. Antibiotics
C. Bronchodilators
D. Antitussives - correct answer ✅B. Antibiotics
What is the least common pathogen found in community-acquired
atypical pneumonia?
A. Moxarella catarrhalis
B. Strep Pneumo
C. Pseudomonas aeruginosa
,FNP 2 exam 1 practice questions and
answers
D. Mycoplasma Pneumonia - correct answer ✅C. Pseudomonas: is an
uncommon cause of CAP but is very difficult bacteria to treat
Which of the following is recommended for erythema migrans
treatment in early stages of lyme disease?
A. Doxycyline (Vibramycin) 100mg PO BID X21 days
B. Ciprofloxacin (Cipro) 250 mg PO BID X14 days
C. Erythromycin (E-mycin) 333mg PO TID X10 days
D. Dixoxacillin 500mg PO BID X 10 days - correct answer ✅A.
Doxycyline 100mg PO BID X21 days- Recommended by the CDC as gold
standard treatment
28 y.o. student presents with "hacking cough." Productive with small
amounts sputum, runny nose. Doesn't take any meds, no allergies, no
significant PMH. Temp: 99.9F, Resp: 16/min, HR: 90 BPM, diffuse fine
crackles. CXR shows diffuse infiltrates in lower lobe of right lung. CBC
shows WBC count 10,500. What is most likely diagnosis?
A. Strep pneumo
B. Mycoplasma pneumo
C. Acute Bronchitis
, FNP 2 exam 1 practice questions and
answers
D. Legionnaires disease - correct answer ✅B. Mycoplasma: most
commonly seen in children and young adults. spread through droplets,
sneezing and coughing at close distance. DX made through sx and CXR
showing infiltrate to lower lobes
30 y.o. c/o pruritic hives over chest/ arms but denies SOB, difficulty
swallowing. Reports family hx allergic rhinitis, & asthma. Which of the
following interventions is most appropriate?
A. Perform thorough History
B. Prescribe PO antihistamine such as benadryl 25mg PO QD
C. IM Epinephrine 1:1000 STAT
D. Call 911 - correct answer ✅A. Take a thorough history prior to
prescribing medications: find cause of rash. No airway difficulty/
swallowing so no need for 911
Which of the following is associated with Vitamin B-12 anemia?
A. Spoon shaped nails and Pica
B. An abnormal neuro exam
C. Vegan diet
D. Tingling/ numbness in both feet - correct answer ✅D. Tingling and
numbness in both feet: B12 can cause nerve damage if left untreated,
