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Adult Nurse Practitioner Review-Thyroid Study Questionds. Ectopic thyroid tissue can be found along the path of descent, most commonly located at the base of the _______ as ________ thyroid - ANSWER tongue lingual T3 - ANSWER triiodothyronine T4 - ANSWER Thyroxine some cellular effects of Thyroid hormones - ANSWER • up-regulation of carbohydrate and lipid metabolism • stimulation of protein synthesis in a wide range of cells The net result of these processes is an increase...

Family Nurse Practitioner - STI Test Study. discharge, dysuria, pelvic pain, cervical friability; 80% asymptomatic - ANSWER What is the presentation for chlamydia? Nucleic Acid Amplification Tests (NAATs) - ANSWER Use of PCR to amplify DNA of an unknown microorganism that cannot be cultured NAAT with urine clean catch - ANSWER What is the preferred way to diagnose chlamydia and gonorrhea? 1 g PO azythromycin single dose; 100 mg doxycycline PO bid x 7 days (not in pregnant or possibility...

Nurse Practitioner-Upper Respiratory Study. Viral rhinitis-s/sx - ANSWER - watery rhinorrhea - erythematous nasal mucosa (differentiate from pale, boggy, gray mucosa of allergies) - sneezing - nasal and sinus congestion - headache - sore throat - cough - malaise Viral rhinitis-management - ANSWER - self-limiting (5-10 days) - supportive care - hydration, steam/humidifier - APAP, Motrin, Advil for fever and pain - warm salt water gargles Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis-causes - ANSWER - ...

Nurse Practitioner-Pulmonary/Respiratory Study Test. Pulmonary emoboli - ANSWER sudden onset of dyspnea and coughing pink-tinged frothy sputum tachycardia pallor feelings of impending doom Respiratory failure treatment plan - ANSWER Adrenaline injection (Epinephine) Call 911 Oxygen at 4-5L/minute Albuterol nebulizer treatments parenteral steroids antihistamines Chronic bronchitis - ANSWER cough with excessive mucus production for at least 3 months and a minimum of 2 consecutive...

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Assessment Test Questions. Explain the clinical signifcance of the Stystematic Treatment Enhancement Program for Bipolar Disorder: STEP-BD) - ANSWER As more contempts are tried with SSRIs to relieve depressive symptoms, the client becomes more treatment resistant leading to poor outcomes. Explain the clinical significance of the Sequenced Treatment Alternative to Relieve Depression STAR D - ANSWER Strong behavioral therapy combined with medications lead to 30% ...

The Nurse Practitioner Patient Relationship Study. Establishing rapport and professional therapeutic relationships - ANSWER 1) non judgment approach 2) mutual trust 3) professional boundaries 4) confidentiality 5) cultural competency - respect - spiritual needs *** evil eye = belief in some latin populations, evil eye that i look at you a certain way and cast a spell - avoid this! - may be wearing jewelry to ward off evil eye - might need to ask, tell me about your belief ...

Adult Nurse Practitioner Review-Diabetes/Endocrine Study. a hormone co-secreted with insulin from pancreatic beta cells. Slows gastric emptying and suppresses glucagon release. - ANSWER amylin secreted by intestinal cells (GLP1, GIP), reduce appetite, Stimulate beta cell growth and insulin release. - ANSWER incretins appetite down-regulation - ANSWER leptin increase hepatic glucose secretion and insulin resistance (cortisol, aldosterone) - ANSWER glucocorticoids three hormones that ...

Family Nurse Practitioner Study Exam – OBGYN. Presumptive signs of pregnancy - ANSWER Signs that a woman may have that make her think that she is pregnant. (softest and least objective signs) Including: Amenorrhea, fatigue, nausea/vomiting, breast changes, uterine enlargement Positive signs of pregnancy - ANSWER Fetal skeleton on X-ray Fetal presence on ultrasound Auscultation of FHR (heard at week 8, most likely at 10 and should be heard by 12) Examiner palpates fetal movement Probab...

Nurse Practitioner-Upper Respiratory Questions. Viral rhinitis-s/sx - ANSWER - watery rhinorrhea - erythematous nasal mucosa (differentiate from pale, boggy, gray mucosa of allergies) - sneezing - nasal and sinus congestion - headache - sore throat - cough - malaise Viral rhinitis-management - ANSWER - self-limiting (5-10 days) - supportive care - hydration, steam/humidifier - APAP, Motrin, Advil for fever and pain - warm salt water gargles Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis-causes - ANSWE...

Adult Nurse Practitioner Test Review-HEENT. Chalazion - ANSWER Chronic inflammation of the meibonian gland (specialized sweat gland) of the eyelids. If enlarges or does not go away, biopsy to R/O squamous cell cancer. May need surgery. Hordeolum (stye) - ANSWER Painful acute bacterial infection of a hair follicle on the eyelid. Tx: antibiotic drops (Gentamain, Sulfa) Pterygium - ANSWER A yellow triangular (wedge -shaped) thickening of the conjunctiva that extends to the cornea on the nasal...

The Role of the Nurse Practitioner as Prescriber Questions. Nurse practitioner prescriptive authority is regulated by: A. The National Council of State Boards of Nursing B. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration C. The State Board of Nursing for each state D. The State Board of Pharmacy - ANSWER C. The State Board of Nursing for each state The benefits to the patient of having an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) prescriber include: A. Nurses know more about Pharmacology than ...

Family Nurse Practitioner AANP Exam Questions. Karposi Sarcoma - ANSWER Characteristic purple areas on the nose in an HIV-positive female. Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) is a type of cancer that can form in the skin, lymph nodes, or other organs. The skin lesions are usually purple in color. Malodorous single nare - ANSWER Foreign body Retinal Detachment - ANSWER the retina separates from the layer underneath. Symptoms include an increase in the number of floaters, flashes of light, and worsening...

Nurse Practitioner-Eye Disorders Questions Test. Presbyopia - ANSWER - common after age 40 - results in greater difficulty maintaining focus at a near distance - due to decreased flexibility of crystalline lens and weakening of ciliary muscles (which control lens focusing) Arcus senilis - ANSWER - cloudy appearance of cornea with gray/white arc or circle around limbus; does not affect vision - due to deposition of lipid material; underlying dx is hyperlipidemia Pterygium - ANSWER raised...

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Exam Questions. The concept of health promotion consists of efforts to prevent rather than to cure disease or disability. This description best describes: a. tertiary prevention b. secondary prevention c. primary prevention d. morbidity prevention - ANSWER c Standards for well child care and health promotion are set forth by the: a. Task Force on Preventative Services, US Department of Health and Human services b. American Academy of Family Physicians c. Am...

Family Nurse Practitioner 1- OBGYN Questions. comprehensive health history, baseline labs, education - ANSWER What are the things important to address at the initial prenatal visit? environmental factors, malnutrition, DM, chromosomal defects, maternal hyperthermia, clomid induction, and maternal obesity - ANSWER What are the risks for neural tube defects? 10-12 weeks - ANSWER When is genetic screening through chorionic villi sampling performed? 15-18 weeks - ANSWER When is genetic scre...

Family Nurse Practitioner Exam Study - cardiac. mitral regurgitation listening point - ANSWER apical area. mitral regurgitation sound & murmur type - ANSWER loud, high pitched, holoSYSTOLIC radiates to axllia, heard in s1, at apex w/ stethoscope diaphragm. Mitral Listening Point - ANSWER 5th intercostal space, mid-clavicular line Aortic Listening Point - ANSWER 2nd Inter Costal Space Right of Sternum aortic regurgitation - ANSWER (aortic insufficiency) incompetent aortic valve allowi...

Pediatric Exam Test For Nurse Practitioners. New bony tissue is produced during periods of ___________ - ANSWER Growth Skeletal growth is stimulated by _________________ hormone - ANSWER pituitary growth Growth is completed after _________ - ANSWER puberty Growth of the long bones occurs at the ____________ - ANSWER epiphysis Injury to the ______________ can cause growth disturbances - ANSWER epiphysis Muscle growth continues to growth through _____________ - ANSWER adolescence ...

Pharmacotherapeutics For Nurse Practitioner Prescribers Test. Adrenergic Agonist (act on) - ANSWER Sympathetic nervous system Adrenergic Antagonist (act by) - ANSWER blocking adrenergic receptors OR indirectly by decreasing norepi release w/ sympathetic nervous system terminals Adrenergic Agonist (act by) - ANSWER direct receptor binding to organs or tissues promoting the release or norepi or mimicking the action of norepi or epi. Alpha Adrenergic Agonists (cause) - ANSWER Vasoconstrict...

Nurse Practitioner Exam Questions. Primary prevention - ANSWER prevent the onset or acquisition of a given disease. education and counseling the most effective form of healthcare. Secondary prevention - ANSWER to identify and treat asymptomatic persons who have risk factors for a given disease or in preclinical disease. screening, BP for HTN Lipid Profile for HLD Tertiary prevention - ANSWER management of an established disease. minimize disease medications and lifestyle...

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Exam Questions. The concept of health promotion consists of efforts to prevent rather than to cure disease or disability. This description best describes: a. tertiary prevention b. secondary prevention c. primary prevention d. morbidity prevention - ANSWER c Standards for well child care and health promotion are set forth by the: a. Task Force on Preventative Services, US Department of Health and Human services b. American Academy of Family Physicians c. A...