Free Family Nurse Practitioner Question and Answers

Question 1

The ideal test for temporal arteritis is:

Accepted Answer

Biopsy of the temporal artery refers the patient to ophthalmologists for mgt.

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Occurs in the third trimester of pregnancy and presents with bright red painless bleeding

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Central retinal artery until proven otherwise

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None of the above

Question 2

What is McMurray's sign:

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Positive in meniscus injuries of the knee

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Variation in red blood cell size

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Problem is anterior to the chiasm

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None of the above

Question 3

X-rays should be ordered first, but MRI is preferred.

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Damaged Joints

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Lupus

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Cheilosis

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None of the above

Question 4

Micoaneurysms, hard exudates, cotton wool patches, and neovascularization

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Diabetic retinopathy

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Atopic dermatitis

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Acute diverticulitis

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None of the above

Question 5

Deep tendon reflex testing:

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absent(0),hypoactive (1)normal(2)hyperactive(3)clonus(4)

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Quinsy (collection of pus b/t tonsil & capsule of tonsillar pillar)

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Undescended testes left testicle hangs lower than the right one

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none of the above

Question 6

An uncommon yet severe side effect of ACE inhibitors is:

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Angioedema

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Glaucoma

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Bullae

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none of the above

Question 7

Taking ACE inhibitors frequently results in a

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Dry cough(10%)

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Rice(rest, ice, compression , elevation)

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Ibuprofen, naproxen(aleve, anaprox)

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none of the above

Question 8

When an elderly patient's HIV infection is discovered, zidovudine is prescribed (Retrovir). Which diagnostic procedure is useful in determining the drug's side effects?

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Complete blood count

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Serum glucose

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Hemoglobin A1

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Immunodeficiency panel

Question 9

When a patient is being examined physically, the facial nerve's health can be determined by asking them to:

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puff out both cheeks

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clench their teeth

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extrude their tongue

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produce a big yawn

Question 10

Which method of health promotion would be best for patients of adolescent age who are overweight?

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Motivational interviewing

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Presentation of video case studies

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Individual-based behavior modification

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Parental regulation of meals