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3P Practice Questions with Correct Answers |
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The groove of the metacarpophalangeal joint can be palpated by
having the
patient: Answer: flex his hand
When auscultating breath sounds in a patient who has left sided
heart failure, the breath sounds are: Answer: vesicular with late
inspiratory crackles in the dependent portions of the lungs and
resonant on percussion (looses ability to pump out blood)
You are evaluating a 15 year old patient for bipolar disorder. His
parents tell you that he has severe mood swings, is easily distracted,
and constantly corrects his teachers. You have the high suspicion for
bipolar if which symptom was present? Answer: he sleeps less than
4 hours nightly
Using GTPAL nomenclature, how would document a patient
currently pregnant with a hx of uncomplicated term vaginal delivery,
preterm delivery of liveborn twins, and an 8 week elective abortion?
Answer: G4 T1 P1 A1 L3 (mult births count as 1 pregnancy and 1
birth)
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What is the most likely presenting symptom in a pediatric patient
with croup? Answer: barking cough
47 year old woman post total hysterectomy and estrogen hormone
therapy. Which is contraindicated? Answer: Heart disease
Severe aortic regurgitation symptoms with dyspnea Answer: dry
cough, angina, hypotension, systolic murmur
Unipolar depression. What medications are not considered? Answer:
TCA (tricyclic antidepressants); Buspar, SSR, wellbutin are all okay
Which of the following statements is most accurate about cough
associated with ACEI? Answer: Asthma
Conductive Hearing loss Answer: External ear, middle ear, or both
problem
Which of the following is a risk factor for the development of
prostate enlargement? Answer: Diabetes; Obesity, heart and
circulatory disease, DM2
Patients with suspected PAD may be asymptomatic or may complain
of which symptom in the lower extremity? Answer: Pain during
activity
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A patient who presents with nocturia, dyspnea on exertion, and
peripheral edema and is found to have ascites and JVD should be
evaluated for: Answer: heart failure
23 year old woman is having frequent migraines and needs a
prophylactic medication. She also has asthma. The medication
should be avoided in this patient: Answer: Propranolol (inderal); can
cause increase bronchospasm
45 year old woman with first episode of DVT is being treated for
CAP, which antibiotic is safe to use with warfarin? Answer:
Clarithromycin (PCN and cephalosporins are okay)
On PA of 50 year old woman who has complains of joint pain, the
NP finds swan neck and boutoniere deformities which she knows
are related to the diagnosis of Answer: rheumatoid arthritis
28 year old woman has symptoms of asthma daily and several
nights a week. She uses a SABA and will be starting
fluticasone/salmeterol (Advair). Advair: Answer: is not effective
during an acute asthma attack
The main lymphatic channel that drains lymph back to the systemic
circulation from the entire body, with the exception of the RT arm,
thorax, head and neck is the Answer: thoracic duct
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3P Practice Questions with Correct Answers |
Updated (100% Correct Answers)
The groove of the metacarpophalangeal joint can be palpated by
having the
patient: Answer: flex his hand
When auscultating breath sounds in a patient who has left sided
heart failure, the breath sounds are: Answer: vesicular with late
inspiratory crackles in the dependent portions of the lungs and
resonant on percussion (looses ability to pump out blood)
You are evaluating a 15 year old patient for bipolar disorder. His
parents tell you that he has severe mood swings, is easily distracted,
and constantly corrects his teachers. You have the high suspicion for
bipolar if which symptom was present? Answer: he sleeps less than
4 hours nightly
Using GTPAL nomenclature, how would document a patient
currently pregnant with a hx of uncomplicated term vaginal delivery,
preterm delivery of liveborn twins, and an 8 week elective abortion?
Answer: G4 T1 P1 A1 L3 (mult births count as 1 pregnancy and 1
birth)
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What is the most likely presenting symptom in a pediatric patient
with croup? Answer: barking cough
47 year old woman post total hysterectomy and estrogen hormone
therapy. Which is contraindicated? Answer: Heart disease
Severe aortic regurgitation symptoms with dyspnea Answer: dry
cough, angina, hypotension, systolic murmur
Unipolar depression. What medications are not considered? Answer:
TCA (tricyclic antidepressants); Buspar, SSR, wellbutin are all okay
Which of the following statements is most accurate about cough
associated with ACEI? Answer: Asthma
Conductive Hearing loss Answer: External ear, middle ear, or both
problem
Which of the following is a risk factor for the development of
prostate enlargement? Answer: Diabetes; Obesity, heart and
circulatory disease, DM2
Patients with suspected PAD may be asymptomatic or may complain
of which symptom in the lower extremity? Answer: Pain during
activity
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A patient who presents with nocturia, dyspnea on exertion, and
peripheral edema and is found to have ascites and JVD should be
evaluated for: Answer: heart failure
23 year old woman is having frequent migraines and needs a
prophylactic medication. She also has asthma. The medication
should be avoided in this patient: Answer: Propranolol (inderal); can
cause increase bronchospasm
45 year old woman with first episode of DVT is being treated for
CAP, which antibiotic is safe to use with warfarin? Answer:
Clarithromycin (PCN and cephalosporins are okay)
On PA of 50 year old woman who has complains of joint pain, the
NP finds swan neck and boutoniere deformities which she knows
are related to the diagnosis of Answer: rheumatoid arthritis
28 year old woman has symptoms of asthma daily and several
nights a week. She uses a SABA and will be starting
fluticasone/salmeterol (Advair). Advair: Answer: is not effective
during an acute asthma attack
The main lymphatic channel that drains lymph back to the systemic
circulation from the entire body, with the exception of the RT arm,
thorax, head and neck is the Answer: thoracic duct
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