AANP Practice Questions

A 12-year-old with sickle cell anemia has recently experienced a sickle cell crisis and presents for a follow-up examination after a recent hospitalization. It is most important to continue monitoring growth, development, and: 1. white blood cell levels. 2. fecal occult blood test. 3. hemoglobin levels. 4. urine dipsticks. - hemoglobin levels A 13-year-old is concerned because she has not yet begun to menstruate. Physical examination indicates that the patient is at Tanner stage IV and is of average height and weight. Which of the following would be the most appropriate response to this patient? 1. "We'll need to refer you to an endocrinologist for a complete workup." 2. "We'll need to do some tests to find out why you are not having periods." 3. "I'll give you some pills that will make your periods start." 4. "Your development is exactly as expected for your age; you'll probably begin to have periods within a year." - "Your development is exactly as expected for your age; you'll probably begin to have periods within a year." A 16-year-old female adolescent is brought to the nurse practitioner's office by her mother, who is concerned about her daughter's recent weight loss. History reveals that the daughter was consistently in the 50th percentile for weight, but is now in the 10th percentile. The mother states that she is concerned that her daughter is purging herself after meals since she often goes to the restroom after eating and remains there for a long period of time. The daughter denies any self-induced vomiting, starvation or excessive activity. She does state that she jogs five miles a day and is in good condition. In addition to a complete blood count with differential, which of the following laboratory tests will be most helpful for further assessment? 1. Electrolytes, fasting blood sugar 2. Creatine phosphokinase, follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) 3. Electrolytes, blood urea nitrogen (BUN)/creatinine, urinalysis 4. Electrolyt - electrolytes, blood urea nitrogen (BUN)/creatinine, urinalysis A 17-year-old male with rheumatoid arthritis is being treated with an NSAID and omeprazole (Prilosec). The patient complains of headache, abdominal pain, and gas. These symptoms are most likely: 1. associated with the omeprazole. 2. related to the underlying condition. 3. the result of the NSAID. 4. caused by viral gastroenteritis. - associated with the omeprazole