3P EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
When performing a visual acuity test the nurse practitioner notes 20/30 in the left eye
and
20/40 in the right eye using the Snellen eye chart. This means: - Answers-Refer the
patient to an opthalmologist
The American psychiatric association's diagnostic and statistical manual of mental
disorder defines Munchausen Syndrome By Proxy - Answers-A caregiver making up or
causing an illness or injury in a person under his or her care
Symptoms of depression are a side effect of which neurotransmitter medication? -
Answers-Dopamine (serotonin, norepinephrine)
Which lesion is dark raised and asymmetric with irregular border? - Answers-Melanoma
A 32 years old woman presents with dull puffiness of the ayes pronounced not pitting
periorbital edema this finding is suggestive of this condition? - Answers-Myxedema
A 42 years old woman with a past medical history of migraine headaches is requesting
prophylactic medication treatment. Which medication should the Nurse practitioner
prescribe? - Answers-Amitriptyline (Elavil)
A pediatric patient has areas of scaling on the scalp with round patches of alopecia.
This clinical finding is consistent with: - Answers-Tinea Capitis
What is the appropriate prophylactic medication for an 18 years old woman with a past
medical history of migraine headaches? - Answers-Propanolol (Inderal)
Why would a combined hormonal contraceptive be contraindicated in a 36 year old
patient with a past medical history of type 2 diabetes, obesity, chronic smoking and
sedentary life - Answers-Her age and tobacco use
During the breast examination of a perimenopausal woman the NP detects a bloody
spontaneous discharge from the right nipple. This indicates further evaluation. -
Answers-An intraductal papilloma
Rh negative women should receive Rho (D) immunoglobulin at what gestational time? -
Answers-28 wks
When interpreting a complete blood count (CBC) lab report which of the following
results describes the size of the RBCs? - Answers-Mean corpuscular volume (MCV)
What medication should be avoided when prescribe prophylactic therapy for headache -
Answers-Venlataxin (Effexor)
, What is the mechanism of action of prostaglandin E1 (PG1) in a patient with
transposition of the great arteries - Answers-To produce vasodilation on....
Which of the following complaints best describes lower extremity calf pain associated
with peripheral artery disease - Answers-A dull pain or cramp
Which of the following conditions is NOT a typical finding of hyperprolactinemia in a 47-
year-old premenopausal woman? - Answers-Gynecomastia
When treating a patient with asthma who is experiencing acute wheezing which
medication should be given to relieve the symptom? - Answers-Short acting
bronchodilator
Which immunization reduces a patient's risk for infection with the virus that causes
painful localized blistering rash? - Answers-Shingles (herpes zoster) vaccine
Headache warning signs that need prompt investigation include all of the following
EXCEPT: - Answers-Headache relieved with mild infrequent use of analgesics
The client with iron deficiency anemia should be advised to take the iron supplement -
Answers-on an empty stomach between meals
Which one of the following statements is true of Munchausen syndrome by proxy? -
Answers-Under the supervision of adults other than the abuser, the patient does not
exhibit symptoms
Which of the following is the most common presenting sign of substance abuse in
adolescents? - Answers-Changes in behavior
A woman is 11 weeks pregnant and has a maternity history of one full term vaginal
delivery, a set of premature triplets delivered vaginally, and a first trimester abortion.
Using her TPAL system to document her maternal status - Answers-Gravida 4 Para
1114
The nurse practitioner palpates an enlarged right epitrochlear lymph node in a 30 years
old patient. The Nurse Practitioner should asses the patents - Answers-Right forearm
and hand
Anticholinergics are indicated for the treatment of - Answers-urge incontinence
A patient presents with signs of chest pain, the nurse practitioner observes jugular
venous distention. Their finding is consistent with - Answers-heart failure
On examination of the neck, a dome shaped lesion in the dermis forming a benign
closed firm sac attached to the epidermis is noted on the right lateral side of the neck.
The type of lesion is known as - Answers-a cutaneous cyst
When performing a visual acuity test the nurse practitioner notes 20/30 in the left eye
and
20/40 in the right eye using the Snellen eye chart. This means: - Answers-Refer the
patient to an opthalmologist
The American psychiatric association's diagnostic and statistical manual of mental
disorder defines Munchausen Syndrome By Proxy - Answers-A caregiver making up or
causing an illness or injury in a person under his or her care
Symptoms of depression are a side effect of which neurotransmitter medication? -
Answers-Dopamine (serotonin, norepinephrine)
Which lesion is dark raised and asymmetric with irregular border? - Answers-Melanoma
A 32 years old woman presents with dull puffiness of the ayes pronounced not pitting
periorbital edema this finding is suggestive of this condition? - Answers-Myxedema
A 42 years old woman with a past medical history of migraine headaches is requesting
prophylactic medication treatment. Which medication should the Nurse practitioner
prescribe? - Answers-Amitriptyline (Elavil)
A pediatric patient has areas of scaling on the scalp with round patches of alopecia.
This clinical finding is consistent with: - Answers-Tinea Capitis
What is the appropriate prophylactic medication for an 18 years old woman with a past
medical history of migraine headaches? - Answers-Propanolol (Inderal)
Why would a combined hormonal contraceptive be contraindicated in a 36 year old
patient with a past medical history of type 2 diabetes, obesity, chronic smoking and
sedentary life - Answers-Her age and tobacco use
During the breast examination of a perimenopausal woman the NP detects a bloody
spontaneous discharge from the right nipple. This indicates further evaluation. -
Answers-An intraductal papilloma
Rh negative women should receive Rho (D) immunoglobulin at what gestational time? -
Answers-28 wks
When interpreting a complete blood count (CBC) lab report which of the following
results describes the size of the RBCs? - Answers-Mean corpuscular volume (MCV)
What medication should be avoided when prescribe prophylactic therapy for headache -
Answers-Venlataxin (Effexor)
, What is the mechanism of action of prostaglandin E1 (PG1) in a patient with
transposition of the great arteries - Answers-To produce vasodilation on....
Which of the following complaints best describes lower extremity calf pain associated
with peripheral artery disease - Answers-A dull pain or cramp
Which of the following conditions is NOT a typical finding of hyperprolactinemia in a 47-
year-old premenopausal woman? - Answers-Gynecomastia
When treating a patient with asthma who is experiencing acute wheezing which
medication should be given to relieve the symptom? - Answers-Short acting
bronchodilator
Which immunization reduces a patient's risk for infection with the virus that causes
painful localized blistering rash? - Answers-Shingles (herpes zoster) vaccine
Headache warning signs that need prompt investigation include all of the following
EXCEPT: - Answers-Headache relieved with mild infrequent use of analgesics
The client with iron deficiency anemia should be advised to take the iron supplement -
Answers-on an empty stomach between meals
Which one of the following statements is true of Munchausen syndrome by proxy? -
Answers-Under the supervision of adults other than the abuser, the patient does not
exhibit symptoms
Which of the following is the most common presenting sign of substance abuse in
adolescents? - Answers-Changes in behavior
A woman is 11 weeks pregnant and has a maternity history of one full term vaginal
delivery, a set of premature triplets delivered vaginally, and a first trimester abortion.
Using her TPAL system to document her maternal status - Answers-Gravida 4 Para
1114
The nurse practitioner palpates an enlarged right epitrochlear lymph node in a 30 years
old patient. The Nurse Practitioner should asses the patents - Answers-Right forearm
and hand
Anticholinergics are indicated for the treatment of - Answers-urge incontinence
A patient presents with signs of chest pain, the nurse practitioner observes jugular
venous distention. Their finding is consistent with - Answers-heart failure
On examination of the neck, a dome shaped lesion in the dermis forming a benign
closed firm sac attached to the epidermis is noted on the right lateral side of the neck.
The type of lesion is known as - Answers-a cutaneous cyst
