3p mock graded 88 %
Which medication should not be prescribed during an acute gout flare?
Question options:
Colchicine
Steroids
Allopurinol
NSAIDs
Question 2 1 / 1 point
The right lymphatic ducts dra
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3p mock graded 88 %
Which medication should not be prescribed during an acute gout flare?
Question options:
Colchicine
Steroids
Allopurinol
NSAIDs
Question 2 1 / 1 point
The right lymphatic ducts drain into what part of the circulatory system?
Question options:
capillary bed
venous
arterial
arteriovenous
Question 3 1 / 1 point
Which presentation is most suspicious for penile cancer?
Question options:
a group of small, scattered vesicles
papules with a variety of shapes
a chancre
a nontender, indurated penile nodule
Question 4 1 / 1 point
Which cranial nerves are assessed when assessing bilateral eye movement?
Question options:
II, III, IV
II, IV, VI
III, IV, VII
III, IV, and VI
Question 5 1 / 1 point
Which type of insulin will help to reduce nocturnal hypoglycemia?
Question options:
NPH
immediate-acting
regular
long-acting
Question 6 1 / 1 point
Which area does not drain to the right lymph duct?
Question options:
the right leg
the right arm
the right upper thorax
the right side of the head
Question 7 1 / 1 point
What is likely to be elevated in a woman with polycystic ovarian syndrome?
Question options:
estrogen
insulin
progesterone
renin
Question 8 1 / 1 point
What is a frequent side effect of SSRIs?
Question options:
sexual dysfunction
anorexia
depression
delayed response time of 2-3 weeks
Question 9 1 / 1 point
Which is not a location of pain associated with kidney and ureter disorders?
Question options:
back
suprapubic
flank
abdominal
Question 10 1 / 1 point
Which medication targets postprandial glucose by blocking its transport across the intestine into the bloodstream?
Question options:
metformin (Glucophage)
rosiglitazone (Avandia)
acarbose (Precose)
glipizide (Glucotrol)
Question 11 1 / 1 point
Jugular venous distention accompanied by chest pain is associated with:
Question options:
pneumonia
asthma
heart failure
hypertension
Question 12 1 / 1 point
What suggests hyperandrogenism in an adolescent female?
Question options:
polycystic ovaries
hirsutism
obesity
high pitched voice
Question 13 1 / 1 point
A clinical breast exam should include palpation at the tail of Spence. Where is this located?
Question options:
laterally across the anterior axillary fold
lower inner quadrant
upper inner quadrant
lower outer quadrant
Question 14 1 / 1 point
What medication is used first line for a patient with benign positional vertigo?
Question options:
hydrochlorothiazide
pseudoephedrine
meclizine
promethazine
Question 15 1 / 1 point
How would you describe the lesions of condyloma accuminata in a male patient?
Question options:
a red, nontender, enlarging nodule with induration
a chancre
a group of small, scattered vesicles
multiple papular lesions with a verrucous appearance
Question 16 1 / 1 point
Your 62 year old patient has been taking Griseofulvin 500 mg po BID for 3 weeks to treat tinea capitis and has only had marginal improvement. What is your next step?
Question options:
prescribe a short course or oral steroids
have the patient shave his head and warn him that hair regrowth will be slow
continue the current therapy for 6-8 weeks
Add 2.5% selenium sulfide shampoo twice weekly to the regimen
Question 17 1 / 1 point
When measuring the fundal height of a pregnant woman at 32 weeks, which measurement would prompt the nurse practitioner to suspect fetal growth restriction?
Question options:
29 cm
30 cm
31 cm
32 cm
Question 18 1 / 1 point
Which is a synovial joint?
Question options:
pubic symphysis of the pelvis
skull
vertebral bodies of the spine
shoulder
Question 19 1 / 1 point
What is the most common characteristic among patients with migraine headache?
Question options:
family history
initial onset after age 35
weakness
focal deficits
Question 20 1 / 1 point
A pregnant patient presents for her 16 week prenatal visit. Her blood pressure had reduced from 118/79 to 109/68. What hemodynamic change is responsible for this?
Question options:
decrease in systemic vascular resistance
decrease in stroke volume
decrease in cardiac output
decrease in preload
Question 21 0 / 1 point
A 40 year old female patient has breasts with a soft texture, but uneven contour bilaterally. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Question options:
malignancy
fibroadenoma
cystic breasts
normal finding
Question 22 1 / 1 point
Which medication is not contraindicated in a patient with sulfa allergy?
Question options:
sumatriptan (Imitrex)
glimepride (Amaryl)
celecoxib (Celebrex)
silver sulfadiazine (Silvadene)
Question 23 1 / 1 point
At what point in pregnancy should Rh negative women receive Rhogam (Rho D immune globulin)?
Question options:
35 weeks
28 weeks
12 weeks
6 weeks
Question 24 1 / 1 point
What is the single dose treatment for chlamydia?
Question options:
Flagyl (metronidazole) 2 g po
Rocephin (ceftriaxone) 250 mg IM
Vibramycin (doxycycline) 200 mg po
Zithromax (azithromycin) 1 g po
Question 25 1 / 1 point
You might suspect small bowel obstruction in a patient who complains of:
Question options:
hematemesis and bloody stool
indigestion and anorexia
nausea and diarrhea
vomiting and pain
Question 26 0 / 1 point
Which medication is contraindicated in a child with acute sinusitis?
Question options:
decongestants
nasal steroids
antihistamines
expectorants
Question 27 1 / 1 point
A 62 year old male presents with leg pain and occasional numbness that is worse with ambulation and improved with lumbar flexion. What is the likely diagnosis?
Question options:
cauda equina syndrome
spinal stenosis
ankylosing spondylitis
bursitis
Question 28 0 / 1 point
How do 5-alpha reductase inhibitors work to reduce the symptoms of BPH?
Question options:
increase blood flow to the prostate
decrease the size of the prostate
relax smooth muscle in the bladder neck
relax smooth muscle in the prostate capsule
Question 29 1 / 1 point
What is the mechanism of action of prostaglandin E1 in a patient with transposition of the great arteries?
Question options:
to prevent cyanotic episodes by trapping blood in the lower extremities
to maintain patency of the great arteries
to maintain equal pressure in the ventricles
to produce vasodilation and adequate oxygen saturation
Question 30 1 / 1 point
During abdominal exam, which sound over the bulging area of the abdomen would indicate ascitic fluid?
Question options:
normal resonance
hyperresonance
dullness
tympany
Question 31 1 / 1 point
Which condition is associated with chronic, bloody diarrhea?
Question options:
Hepatitis A
Crohn's disease
irritable bowel syndrome
celiac disease
Question 32 1 / 1 point
What would you advise for a patient taking an oral glucocorticoid?
Question options:
crush it in applesauce
take it in an empty stomach
take it with food
chew it prior to a high fat meal
Question 33 1 / 1 point
Which immunization protects against a virus that is transmitted through blood and body fluids and can lead to chronic liver disease?
Question options:
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Typhoid fever vaccine
Question 34 1 / 1 point
Which risk factor is not associated with breast cancer?
Question options:
use of hormone replacement therapy
postmenopausal obesity
low socioeconomic status
personal or family history of breast cancer
Question 35 1 / 1 point
A pediatric patient has areas of scaling on the scalp with round patches of hair loss. What is the likely diagnosis?
Question options:
trichotillomania
tinea capitis
alopecia areata
seborrheic dermatitis
Question 36 1 / 1 point
What finding would be suggestive of osteosarcoma in a pediatric patient?
Question options:
apophyseal avulsion
pathologic fracture
pain in the affected bone
repeat fracture
Question 37 1 / 1 point
Your 70 year old patient complains of a sore mouth that prevents her from eating. On exam you note a beefy red, glossy smooth tongue. What do you suspect?
Question options:
a neurological disorder such as Parkinson's disease
secondary hypothyroidism
pernicious anemia due to insufficient intrinsic factor
cheilosis, a serious disease of the mouth and oropharynx
Question 38 1 / 1 point
Rapid HIV testing would be most appropriate for a patient with complaints of:
Question options:
painful bowel movements, anal itching, and abnormal menstrual bleeding or painful and swollen testicles
painful urination, lower abdominal pain, and dyspareunia
painful urination, dyspareunia, and penile or vaginal discharge
fever, headache, and lymphadenopathy
Question 39 0 / 1 point
Which is a contraindication for menopausal estrogen replacement therapy in a 55 year old woman?
Question options:
prior breast or uterine carcinoma
current or past migraine headaches
family history of lung cancer
history of phlebitis
Question 40 1 / 1 point
Which is not a typical symptom of late stage HIV?
Question options:
night sweats
persistent vomiting
persistent, unexplained fatigue
lymphadenopathy of more than 3 months
Question 41 1 / 1 point
What historical finding may predispose a patient to testicular cancer?
Question options:
epididymitis
inguinal hernia
testicular torsion
cryptorchidism
Question 42 1 / 1 point
A Hispanic woman at 26 weeks of pregnancy tells you that she has been eating ice. What should the NP do?
Question options:
tell her this is a dangerous cultural practice
check the patient for anemia
encourage her to eat more at mealtimes
check the patient for diabetes
Question 43 1 / 1 point
What is the term for excess fluid that accumulates in the pleural cavity between the visceral and parietal spaces?
Question options:
chylothorax
pleural effusion
pleural empyema
pericardial effusion
Question 44 1 / 1 point
Which pathogen is associated with common UTIs?
Question options:
Streptococcus
Proteus mirabalis
E coli
Klebsiella
Question 45 1 / 1 point
You are evaluating an 80 year old patient for recent episodes of incontinence and confusion. His family states that this is unusual for him and he has become increasingly forgetful over the past two weeks. Which medication might be responsible for this?
Question options:
Altace (ramipril)
Tagamet (cimetidine)
Coumadin (warfarin)
Vitamin B-12
Question 46 1 / 1 point
Which is a true statement about varicose veins?
Question options:
They are more symptomatic during ovulation.
They are usually diagnosed on clinical presentation.
They are not affected by pregnancy.
They are due to congenital valve deformities.
Question 47 1 / 1 point
What symptoms in a college student living in a dorm would be suspicious for atypical community acquired pneumonia?
Question options:
low grade fever, malaise, and crackles audible throughout the lung fields
temp of 102, dyspnea, and diminished lung sounds on auscultation
low grade fever, malaise, and clear lung fields on auscultation
temp of 101.2, sore throat, and diminished lung sounds on auscultation
Question 48 1 / 1 point
Which type of incontinence is most likely in a patient with Alzheimer's disease who cannot reach the toilet in time?
Question options:
Functional
Overflow
Urge
Stress
Question 49 1 / 1 point
You are seeing a 63 year old male who has decreased chest expansion, symmetric thorax with moderate kyphosis, and bilateral diaphragm distention of 2 cm. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Question options:
COPD
rib fracture
pneumothorax
pleural effusion
Question 50 1 / 1 point
You are evaluating a 15 year old patient for bipolar disorder. His parents tell you that he has severe mood swings, is easily distracted, and constantly corrects his teachers. You would have a high suspicion for bipolar if which symptom was present?
Question options:
he does not complete tasks
he blurts out answers in class inappropriately
he is forgetful
he sleeps less than 4 hours nightly
Question 51 1 / 1 point
What is a typical finding in a patient with a meniscal tear?
Question options:
audible click at the joint line
positive McMurray's test
positive anterior drawer test
fixed patellar subluxation
Question 52 1 / 1 point
What is important to consider before prescribing metronidazole for giardiasis?
Question options:
whether the patient is at least 18 years of age
whether the patient drinks alcohol
presence of a sulfa allergy
past medical history of peptic ulcer disease
Question 53 1 / 1 point
Which headache sign does not warrant an immediate investigation?
Question options:
new onset after age 50
precipitated by Valsalva maneuver
aggravated or relieved by change of position
relieved with use of common analgesics
Question 54 1 / 1 point
What clinical manifestation suggests primary syphilis?
Question options:
a single painless genital lesion
no symptoms
poor muscle coordination
rash marked by red or reddish-brown penny sized lesions on the palms and soles
Question 55 1 / 1 point
In which condition would the use of triptans for migraine headaches be contraindicated?
Question options:
kidney stones
osteoarthritis
vertigo
hypertension
Question 56 0 / 1 point
Using GTPAL nomenclature, how would you document a patient currently pregnant with a history of an uncomplicated term vaginal delivery, preterm delivery of liveborn twins, and an 8 week elective abortion?
Question options:
G4 T1 P2 A1 L3
G5 T1 P2 A2 L2
G3 T1 P1 A1 L3
G4 T1 P1 A1 L3
Question 57 1 / 1 point
What is the most common presenting symptom of a woman with trichomoniasis?
Question options:
vaginal discharge
dyspareunia and abdominal pain
fever, papules, and vaginal discharge with burning
painless, ulcerated vulvar lesion with vaginal discharge
Question 58 1 / 1 point
A child with enuresis should be treated with nasal desmopressin (DDAVP) for which symptom?
Question options:
daytime incontinence
nocturnal enuresis
secondary enuresis
urinary pain
Question 59 0 / 1 point
What should not be prescribed for migraine prophylaxis in a 42 year old woman?
Question options:
amitriptyline (Elavil)
sumatriptan (Imitrex)
metoprolol (Lopressor)
verapamil (Verelan)
Question 60 1 / 1 point
Which medication inhibits blood coagulation by selectively blocking the active site of factor X-a?
Question options:
Pradaxa (dabigatran)
Lovenox (enoxaparin)
Coumadin (warfarin)
Eliquis (apixaban)
Question 61 1 / 1 point
Which medication is appropriate for a woman with bladder sphincter dysfunction and stress incontinence?
Question options:
Minipress (prazosin)
Urecholine (bethanechol)
pseudoephedrine
Urispas (flavoxate)
Question 62 1 / 1 point
What pathological finding is noted in asthma?
Question options:
absence of goblet cells
necrosis of small airways
absence of ciliary regeneration
hypertrophy of smooth muscle
Question 63 1 / 1 point
Which condition is best treated by using alpha adrenergic antagonists?
Question options:
renal insufficiency
functional incontinence
overflow incontinence
urge incontinence
Question 64 0 / 1 point
What medication is used to relieve acute wheezing in a patient with asthma?
Question options:
long acting beta agonist
short acting beta agonist
oral corticosteroid
inhaled corticosteroid
Question 65 0 / 1 point
How would a 60 year old man typically describe prostate pain?
Question options:
Located in the suprapubic area
Located in the lower back
Located in the perineum
Located in the glans penis
Question 66 1 / 1 point
Which symptom is most associated with testicular torsion?
Question options:
testicular pain
erectile dysfunction
testicular swelling
penile warts
Question 67 1 / 1 point
A 67 year old woman with atrial fibrillation and an ejection fraction of 48% is on digoxin and has had normal digoxin levels of 0.8- 2 ng/dL for the past 9 months. Today, the level is 0.4 ng/dL. What could account for this change?
Question options:
increased exercise
regular use of an antacid
weight loss
decreased creatinine clearance
Question 68 1 / 1 point
What test of renal function is the best measure of renal insufficiency?
Question options:
BUN
serum creatinine
24 hour creatinine clearance
serum uric acid
Question 69 1 / 1 point
Which medication is indicated for patients with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?
Question options:
Buspirone (Buspar)
Bupropion (Wellbutrin)
Citalopram (Celexa)
Imipramine (Tofranil)
Question 70 1 / 1 point
Which is common among patients with psoriasis?
Question options:
pruritis, pitted nails, and satellite lesions
dermatomal rash and satellite lesions
pitted nails and plaques
pruritis, positive Auspitz sign, and pitted nails
Question 71 1 / 1 point
A 26 year old woman with bulimia is likely to be:
Question options:
not concerned with weight
of average weight
very overweight
very underweight
Question 72 0 / 1 point
Which patient would be at highest risk for contracting TB?
Question options:
A person who smoke 2 packs per day
A low income immigrant
Someone who had recent contact with an infected patient
A nursing home resident
Question 73 1 / 1 point
Which best describes the lower extremity calf pain associated with peripheral artery disease?
Question options:
pulsating pain
electric shock
sharp, stabbing pain
dull aching or cramping
Question 74 1 / 1 point
During a migraine, what happens to the cerebral arteries?
Question options:
they constrict
they vibrate
they dilate
they pulsate
Question 75 1 / 1 point
What is the most likely presenting symptom in a pediatric patient with croup?
Question options:
A barking cough
nocturnal symptoms
shortness of breath
sudden onset of symptoms
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