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AGACNP Barkely Review 2026 Questions and Answers Nutrition Laboratory measurements: 1. Albumin levels of <3.5 indicate protein malnutrition, edema can be expected if the albumin level is <2.7 2. Magnesium 1.7- 2.2 3. Hemoglobin <12 for women and <13.5 for men can indicate lack of iron or protein resulting in inadequate oxygen perfusion 4. Clinical observations should be used to support laboratory data ie: hair not easily plucked, musculature, clear nail beds free of ridges, pin...

Final MN 650 Specialized Pharmacology for the AGACNP Questions and Answers Antifungals metabolize through the Liver ▪An antibiogram is: overall profile of antimicrobial susceptibility testing results of a specific microorganism to a battery of antimicrobial drugs Cultures and sensitivity tell you Tells you: -Identifies bacteria/fungus present -Sensitivity results based on data Cultures and sensitivity DONT tell you: -Infection vs. colonization vs. contamination -Yo...

Acute Care NP exam.....antibiotics Questions and Answers Beta-Lactams - main meds and side effects meds: Penicillin, sx: allergy, Cephalosporin, sx: allergies Monobactam, Carbapenam, sx: allergy, seizure (high doses) Glycopeptides two meds and side effects Vancomycin, sx: red man syndrome, nephrotoxic with aminoglycosides tecoplanin Macrolides - meds and side effects erythromycin, clarithromycin, azithromycin side effects: GI complaints, drug interactions Lincosam...

AGACNP REVIEW RISK ASSESSMENT Questions and Answers When should adolescents receive complete physical exams? starting age 11-14, every 3 years 11-14 15-17 18-21 When should HPV vaccine, Gardasil 9, be administered, and to who? Ages 9-14 should receive 2 injections, 6 months apart ages 15-26 should receive 3 injections at 0, 2, and 6 months Ages 27 - 45 should receive 3 injections at 0, 2, and 6 months after shared clinical decision making When should syphilis screening occu...

ACNP BOARD REVIEW Questions and Answers To improve the health of a population, an acute care nurse practitioner's intervention is to: -join a professional nursing organization and run for an organizational office. -maintain current certification as an acute care nurse practitioner. -participate in hospital grand rounds. -report any unusual pattern of infections to the local health department. report any unusual pattern of infections to the local health department. A patient, ...

AGACNP – Hematology Questions and Answers What causes Pernicious anemia? a deficiency of intrinsic factor, which results in malabsorption of B12 Neurological symptoms are associated with which type of anemia? Pernicious Lymphoma Stage I Disease localized to single lymph node or group Lymphoma Stage II more than one lymph node group is involved and confined to one side of the diaphragm, such as the lymph nodes of the neck and the tonsils Lymphoma Stage III canc...

AG-ACNP - Barkley Review Questions and Answers Hyperkalemia S/S weakness, flaccid paralysis Abdominal distention diarrhea Tall peaked waves on ECG Management of Hyperkalemia Kayexalate if >6.5 or cardiac toxicity or muscle paralysis is present, consider: Insulin 10U with one amp D50 (pushes K into cell) What are normal calcium levels? Normal total calcium: 8.5-10.5; normal ionized calcium: 4.5-5.5 Does albumin effect calcium levels? Albumin affects calcium level ...

AGACNP board prep Questions and Answers Normal WBC count 4-11 or 4,000-11,000 Neutrophils ROLE Destroy bacteria Lymphocytes ROLE Destroy viruses Monocytes Role Clear cellular debris. They eat dead cells Eosinophils ROLE Combat allergens/parasites Basophils ROLE Undetermined. Have a role in anaphylaxis BANDS on a WBC differential Immature neutrophils. They sneak out before they are fully developed. Increase in Bands means something bad is happenin...

AGACNP Neuro Questions and Answers. What is the strongest indicator of functional impairment at discharge? Cognitive impairment Cranial nerve III EOMs Cranial nerves associated with eye movement CN III, IV, VI Cranial nerve associated with shoulder shrug CN XI Most important aspect in assessing mental status orientation TIA acute cerebral insufficiency less 24 hrs without residual defects sign of impending CVA TIA causes Atherosclerosis ICH e...

AG-ACNP - Issues, Trends, and Health Policy Questions and Answers Crisis/Acute Grief Communication Acknowledge feelings Offer self Therapeutic communication Listen more than talk Tell me.. "open ended questions" Don't ask why Focus on feelings, don't mince words Crisis Intervention Boundaries, put something between you and the patient Security if necessary, NOT police Establish trust/rapport Advance Directive Written statement of patient's intent re...

AGACNP 3 Trauma Questions and Answers. Trauma Primary survey ABCDE's: Airway/c-spine Breathing: O2/ventilation Circulation: Hemorrhage control Disability: Neurological damage Exposure In a trauma if you have a peripheral pulse you can estimate you SBP to be??? At least 90mmHg In a trauma if you have a femoral pulse you can estimate you SBP to be??? At least 80mmHg In a trauma if you have a carotid pulse you can estimate you SBP to be??? At least 70mmHg Ho...

Barkley Shock State AG-ACNP Review Questions and Answers Hypovolemic shock Lab Values CO/CI= low (<4) CVP=Low (<3) PCWP=Low (<6) SVR=High (>1200) SVO2=Low (<60%) cardiogenic shock Lab values CO/CI=Low (<4) CVP=High (>8) PCWP=High (>12) SVR=High(>1200) SVO2=Low (<60%) septic shock lab values CO/CI=High then low (>8 then <4) CVP=Low then high (<3 then >8) PCWP=Low then high (<6 then >12) SVR=Low (<800) SVO2=low then h...

Barkley’s Practice Issues Ethical and Legal Principals AG-ACNP Review Questions and Answers. Diagnoses that are reportable to Department of health 1. Gonorrhea 2. Chlamydia 3. Syphilis 4. HIV 5. Tuberculosis (TB) 6. Covid-19 7. Animal bites 3. Suspected or actual child or elder abuse Problem Focused Limited examination of the affected body area or organ system expanded problem focused Limited examination of the affected body area or organ system and other symptomatic...

AGACNP review Questions & correct Answers Most important step in EBP Formulate a research question AANC Synergy model A conceptual framework that aligns patient needs with nurse competencies How does Synergy influence ANCC competencies (3 ways 1. develop nurse competencies 2. Develop certification test plans 3. Support certification renewal Neisseria Gonorrhea arthritis +ua and BC treatment Azithromycin oral with ceftriaxone 1gm q12 (use azithromycin to cover chlam...

AGACNP Test -2 Questions and Answers COPD a common preventable and treatable disease characterized by persistent airflow limitation, usually progressive and associated with an enhanced chronic inflammatory response in the airways and the lung to noxious particles or gases. Small Airways Disease Airway inflammation Airway fibrosis, luminal plugs Increased airway resistance Parenchymal Destruction Loss of alveolar attachments Decrease of elastic recoil Airflow limitatio...

AGACNP quiz 1 module 1 Questions and Answers Risk factors for HTN - diabetes - pre-hypertension HTN screening 1. salt intake 2. alcohol use 3. sleep 4. NSAID use People that present with HTN and these three are showing the triad for pheocromocytoma 1. Diaphoretic 2. HA 3. Palpitations NPs only get reimbursed how much for medicare? 80% of actual charge - or 85 % of the fee schedule amount provided - if under a business with a physician it can be billed 100% "...

AGACNP-1 Sessions 1&2 Scope of Practice, Billing & Coding, Health Promotion Questions and Role of AGACNP- Consensus Model No uniform model across states. Each states independently determines APRN legal scope of practice & criteria for certification. Licensure Granting authority to practice Accreditation Formal review & approval by a recognized agency of edu. or certification program. Certification Formal recognition of knowlege, skills, & experience demonstrated by a...

Midterm AGACNP Questions and Answers Signs of Severe Anemia (six, hgb and hct) Hgb less than 7, hct 0.2, pallor tahycardia visible vigorous neck pulsations, soft systolic murmur, wide pulse pressure, proteinuria and weight loss Variations in symptoms between 20%, 30% and 50% blood loss 20% at rest would have minimal to no clinical signs with mild exercise the pt may experience tachycardia, 30% circulatory collapse and shock, 50% with significant mortality Chronic anemia compensa...

AGACNP EXAM- Risk Assessment, Herbal Agents Questions and Answers When should a self breast exam start? Clinical breast exam? Age 21 Mammography- 40 years old When should adolescents have visits? 11-14, 15-17, 18- 21 What is done during an adolescent check up? Height, weight check, eating disorders, skin exam, abuse, depression, oral cavity, hearing, neglect. Which vaccines are indicated for female adolescents for HPV and associated ages? Gardasil 11-26 Cerverix 10...

AGACNP Review Evidence-based Practice and Research Methods Questions and Answers. Descriptive Research aims to describe situations, experiences and phenomena as they exist Ex-post facto or correlational research examines relationships among variables Cross Sectional study examining a population with similar attribute but differ in one specific variable at one point in time ex: studying asthma in different age groups Cohort study comparing a particular outcome in grou...