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FNP Certification Exam Prep with Questions and Answers You start a patient on spironolactone who is also on an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor. You advise the patient to return in 4 weeks to check which of the following laboratory parameters? Sodium Calcium Potassium Chloride ANSWER Ans: Potassium Match each medication used to manage dyslipidemia with its major anticipated change in the lipid profile. An answer can be used more than once. A. Decreases triglycerides ...

FNP Certification Exam with Questions and Answers Assessment of the optic disc is a component of the evaluation of cranial nerve: I. II. III. .IV ANSWER Cranial II You examine a 62-year-old woman with a 20-year history of hypertension. She reports intermittent use of antihypertensive medications, stating, "I feel better without the medications." Today she presents for a "check-up."On physical examination, you note the following: PMI with a downward and lateral shift as well...

FNP Exam with Practice Questions and Answers Peak expiratory flow (PEF) meters are used to monitor asthma by using personal best measurements. All of the following factors are used to determine the PEF except: A) Age B) Gender C) Height D) Weight ANSWER D) Weight Peak expiratory flow volume is determined by using height, gender, and age. Weight is not used in the formula. A red, raised serpiginous-shaped rash is noted by the nurse practitioner on the right foot of a 4-year-old ch...

FNP Exam Review with Practice Questions and Answers The differential diagnosis for genital ulceration includes all of the following except: A) Syphilis B) Genital herpes C) Chancroid D) Molluscum contagiosum ANSWER D) Molluscum contagiosum Genital ulcers may occur with syphilis, genital herpes, and chancroid. Molluscum contagiosum is a viral infection that causes smooth, round tiny papules, approximately 5 mm or less, that have a central umbilication with a white plug present. Le...

FNP Exam Guide with Practice Questions and Answers A 72-year-old woman has been on hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg for many years to control her Stage II hypertension. Her blood pressure (BP) at this visit is 168/96. She is currently complaining of pain on her right hip and on both knees. She has increased her dose of ibuprofen (Motrin) from 400 mg 3 times day (TID) to 800 mg TID. She is still in pain and would like something stronger. Which of the following statements is the best explanation of ...

FNP Board Review Exam with Questions and Answers A 24-year old, otherwise healthy college student presents with c/o cough x 6 weeks. She has tried several OTC cough meds with no improvement. What is the most important information to consider when building your differential diagnoses? A) Her age B) Family hx C) Ineffectiveness of OTC cough medicines D) Length of time she has been coughing ANSWER D) Length of time she has been coughing Why? This information helps you build your ddx Acu...

FNP Predictor Study with Questions and Answers A 32 year old man has acute bronchitis. He is a non smoker and is otherwise healthy. How should he be managed? A. Treat symptoms only B. Prescribe a macrolide antibiotic. C. Prescribe an an antitussive. D. Prescribe an antibiotic and antitussive. ANSWER A. Treat symptoms only An 84 year old male has acute bronchitis. Which of the following tests would you perform as the Nurse Practitioner? A. Sputum culture B. Chest X-ray C. Chest CT D...

APEA Practice Test with Questions and Answers A patient presents with symmetrical erythematous lesions on extensor surfaces of elbows, knees, and back. margins are sharply defined. this is most likely: a. plaque psoriasis b. tinea corposis c. atopic dermatitis d. eczema ANSWER a. plaque psoriasis Which patient is not considered at high risk for colorectal cancer? a. 20 year old with hx of abdominal radiation from childhood cancer b. 30 year old woman whose grandma was diagnosed with ...

APEA Practice Exam with Questions and Answers A liability policy that pays claims even after the policy is no longer active is termed: a) Claims-made policy b) Tail coverage c) Liability protection d) "all-protect" ANSWER B A patient you are caring for in your clinic has Medicare Part B. What does this mean? a) The federal government will pay for his visit to your clinic today b) His Medicare benefit covers outpatient services c) He will have to pay a copay for his visit tod...

APEA Predictor Exam with Questions and Answers You note the following result on a routine urinalysis of a 37-year old primigravida who is at 30 weeks gestation. Leukocyte=trace, nitrite=negative, protein=2+, blood=negative. Her weight has increased by 5 lbs during the past week. Which of the following is most likely? A.HELLP syndrome B. Pregnancy-induced hypertension (pre-eclampsia) C. Eclampsia of pregnancy D. Primary hypertension ANSWER B. Pregnancy-induced hypertension (pre-eclampsia)...