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A 72 year old woman has been on hydrochlorthiazide 12.5 mg for many
years to control her Stage II hypertension. Her BP at this visit is 168/96. She
is currently complaining of pain in her right hip and both knees. She has
increased her dose of ibuprofen from 400 mg TID to 800 mg TID. She is still
in pain and would like something stronger. Best explanation of the effects of
ibuprofen on her disease. - -It inhibits the effect of renal prostaglandins and
blunts the effectiveness of the diuretic
-Infections that affect mostly the labia and vagina except? - -Chlamydia
trachomatis
-The nurse practitioner would test the obturator and iliopsoas muscle to
evaluate for?
a. cholecystitis
b.
c. inguinal hernia
d. gastric ulcer - -Acute appendicitis
-Tx for mild preeclampsia includes all except: - -Prescription of methyldopa
to control BP
-All of the following services are covered under Medicare Part A except:
a. inpatient hospitalization
b. medicines administered to a patient while hospitalized
d. surgeons - -nursing home care
-A 28 year old student is seen in the school health clinic with complaints of a
hacking cough that is productive of small amounts of sputum and a runny
nose. He does not take medications, denies any allergies, and has no
significant medical history. Physical exam reveals low-grade temperature of
99.9 degrees, respirations of 16 per minute, heart rate of 90 beats per
minute, and diffuse fine crackles in the base of the lungs. A chest xray shows
diffuse infiltrates on the lower lobe of the right lung. The total WBC is 10,000.
What is the most likely diagnosis?
a. streptococcal pneumonia
b. mycoplasma pneumonia
c. acute bronchitis
d. legionnaire's disease - -b
, -A 39 year old migrant worker presents to the clinic 2.5 days after a PPD
skin test. The minimum size of induration would be considered positive in
this patient?
a. 3 mm
b. 5 mm
c. 10 mm
d. 15 mm - -c
-All of the following are correct statements regarding a durable power of
attorney's role except?
a. their decisions are legally binding
b. it can be used in other areas of a patient's life such as financial issues
c. they can decide for the patient who is on life support when it can be
terminated
d. the patient's spouse has the right to override a durable power of attorney -
-d
-All of the following are true statements regarding Munchausen syndrome
except:
a. it is considered a mental illness
b. the patient has a medical illness that causes an anxiety reaction and
denial
c. the patient fakes an illness in order to gain attention from health care
providers
d. the patient has an inconsistent medical history along with a past history of
frequent hospitalizations - -b
-Which of the following antihypertensive medications should the nurse
practitioner avoid when treating patients with emphysema?
a. calcium channel blockers
b. ACE inhibitors
c. beta blockers
d. diuretics - -c
-A 30 year old chef complains of pruritic hives over her chest and arms but
denies difficulty swallowing or breathing. SHe reports a family history of
allergic rhinitis and asthma. Which of the following interventions is most
appropriate?
a. perform a complete and thorough history
b. prescribe an oral antihistamine such as diphenhydramine 25 mg PO QID
, c. give an injection of epinephrine 1:1000 IM stat
d. call 911 - -a
-Which of the following findings is most likely in young prima gravidas with
pregnancy induced hypertension?
a. abdominal cramping and constipation
b. edema of the face and upper extremities
c. shortness of breath
d. dysuria and frequency - -b
-Which of the following symptoms is associated with B12 deficiency anemia?
a. spoon-shaped nails and pica
b. an abnormal neurological exam
c. a vegan diet
d. tingling and numbness in both feet - -d
-A second triple screen on a 35 year old primigravida reveals abnormally low
levels of the alpha fetoprotein and estriol and high levels of human chorionic
gonadatropin. Which of the following interventions is the best choice for this
patient?
a. order and ultrasound
b. order CT scan of abdomen
c. order a 24 hour urine for protein clearance
d. assess for history of illicit drug or alcohol use. - -a
-All of the following are true statements about diverticula except:
a. diverticula are located in the colon
b. a low-fiber diet is associated with the condition
c. most diverticula in the colon are infected with Gram-negative bacteria
d. supplementing with fiber such as psyllium is recommended - -c
-Patients who are diagnosed with gonorrhea should also be treated for which
of the following infections?
a. chancroid
b. chlamydia trachomatis
c. herpes genitalis
d. PID - -b
-Kyphosis is a late sign of:
a. old age
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