ANCC AGACNP - Frances Guide Review
15 year old patient with DMI reports increased BG in AM. The ACNP determines
hyperglycemia is d/t dawn phenomenon? What should you do to his tx regimen? - ✔✔Increase
the insulin dosa
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ANCC AGACNP - Frances Guide Review
15 year old patient with DMI reports increased BG in AM. The ACNP determines
hyperglycemia is d/t dawn phenomenon? What should you do to his tx regimen? - ✔✔Increase
the insulin dosage at bedtime
23 yo female presents with DKA. Abg pH 7.3, glucose 520, BP 90/65, HR 120, and she is
confused. Which of the following are not included in the initial management of DKA?
a. isotonic fluids
b. insulin infusion
c. sodium bicarbonate
d. supportive care - ✔✔c. sodium bicarbonate
Only indicated for DKA if pH <7.1
24 yo male presents with DKA. He is now confused and irritable. AbgL 7.29/33/22. Received
isotonic fluids x 1 hour, BP 110/70, HR 90. Blood glucose is 550. What is the best IV fluid
indicated? - ✔✔1/2 NS because BG>500
25yo female presents with green vaginal discharg,e what is the diagnosis? - ✔✔Gonorrhea
28 yo female presents with fever, malaise, rash across the back and splinter hemorrhages, Hgb
10, positive ANA, UA, proteinuria, and elevated ESR. What is the suspected diagnosis? -
✔✔SLE
31 yo male with a blowing murmur occurring during S1 and galloping addition heart sound.
Mumur is heard best at the base of the heart. What is MM? - ✔✔Mitral regurgitation
32 yo presents with c/o fever, night sweats, and unexplained weight loss. Upon exam you note a
swollen cervical lymph node. A subsequent CXR reveals mediastinal adenopathy. What is the
diagnosis? - ✔✔Hodgkin's lymphoma
32yo M presented with a gunshot wound (GSW) to the FA. Injuries are negligible and pt is
stable. Pt reports the shot was an accident during hunting. What should the NP do? - ✔✔Report
to the police. All GSW must be reported
35yo Asian american is in good health. He is worried about life prolonging measures. What is
the most likely cause of death for a man like him? - ✔✔Unintentional injury (if he's African
american, it's homicide <35 and heart disease at 35)
35yo F presents with c/o bilateral wrist pain. You suspect spouse abuse. You notice a handgun in
her purse. What would be your next action? - ✔✔Call security to ensure safety
36yo with history of Crohn's disease arrives in the ER with c/o abd pain, frequent vomiting and
water bowel movements. You notice high-pitched, tinkling bowel sounds and a transabdominal
US reveals a partial SBO. Which is not necessary?
a. NPO and IVF
b. NGT for LIS
c. immediate surgical consult
d. monitor for spontaneous resolution - ✔✔c. immediate surgical consult
37 yo s/p ET intubation 2 days ago has fever, chills, and purulent sputum. CXR shows lung
infiltrates. Which of the following regimen for the patient's condition? - ✔✔Cefepime and
ciprofloxacin
38 yo female immobilized for 4 months. Examining her before releasing you not dyspnea and
tachycardia. You suspect PE, but VQ scan does not confirm. What is the next diagnostic test? -
✔✔Pulmonary angiography
42 yo male with epigastric pain that is better after he eats? - ✔✔Duodenal ulcer
45yo M s/p abd surgery has now developed ARF: BUN 100/cr 4.5, what are indications for
dialysis? - ✔✔Increased K, metabolic acidosis, and encephalopathy
45yo s/p double mastectomy 2 months ago. Now is c/o pain at the incision site - ✔✔Neuropathic
pain
47 yo male comes in complaining of intense right eye pain which has worsened since he woke
up. Eye exam: copious tearing/redness. What do you do to confirm the suspected diagnosis? -
✔✔Sodium fluorescein stain for corneal abrasion
48yo with fever, abdominal pain and bloody diarrhea with h/o chronic sinusitis, arthritis, and
recent DVT. Which represents the most likely diagnosis and test to order? - ✔✔Ulcerative
colitis, sigmoidoscopy
49 yo male presents with c/o abdominal swelling that progressed over 2 days. Patient also reports
mucous-filled diarrhea and abdominal pain. Exam is significant for profound abd distention. You
suspect SBO. What type of bowel sounds are associated? - ✔✔High pitched, tinkling bowel
sounds
50-60 year old patient ith a new diagnosis of cancer. T
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