· When completing this quiz, did you comply with Walden Universitys Code of Conduct including the expectations for academic integrity? · Central obesity, moon face, and dorsocervical fat pad are associated with: A. Metabolic syndrome B. Unilateral pheochromocytoma C. Cushings syndrome D. None of the above · An elderly man is started on lisinopril and hydrochlorhiazide for hypertension. Three days later, he returns to the office complaining of left great toe pain. On exam, the nurse practitioner notes an edematous, erythematous tender left great toe. The likely precipitant of this patients pain is: A. Trauma B. Tight shoes C. Arthritis flare D. Hydrochlorothiazide · The most effective treatment of non-infectious bursitis includes: · What conditions must be met for you to bill incident to the physician, receiving 100% reimbursement from Medicare? Answers: You must initiate the plan of care for the patient The physician must be on-site and engaged in patient care You must be employed as an independent contractor You must be the main health care provider who sees the patient · Which of the following is not a risk factor associated with the development of syndrome X and type 2 diabetes mellitus? · Which of the following is not a common early sign of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)? A. Nocturia B. Urgency incontinence C. Strong urinary stream flow D. Straining to void · Steve, age 69, has gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). When teaching him how to reduce his lower esophageal sphincter pressure, which substances do you recommend that he avoid? § Food that is very hot or very cold § Fatty or fried foods § Peppermint or spearmint, including flavoring § Coffee, tea, and soft drinks that contain caffeine § Spicy, highly seasoned foods § Fried foodDT caffeine, chocolate and anticholinergics · Which drug category contains the drugs that are the first line Gold standard therapy for COPD? · The most commonly recommended pharmacological treatment regimen for low back pain (LBP) is: · Which of the following is not appropriate suppression therapy for chronic bacterial prostatitis? · A patient presents with dehydration, hypotension, and fever. Laboratory testing reveals hyponatremia, hyperkalemia, and hypoglycemia. These imbalances are corrected, but the patient returns 6 weeks later with the same symptoms of hyperpigmentation, weakness, anorexia, fatigue, and weight loss. What action(s) should the nurse practitioner take? .A Obtain a thorough history and physical, and check serum cortisol and ACTH levels. B. Perform a diet history and check CBC and FBS. C. Provide nutritional guidance and have the patient return in one month. D. Consult home health for intravenous administration · The nurse practitioner diagnoses epididymitis in a 24 year old sexually active male patient. The drug of choice for treatment of this patient is: · How do you respond when Jessica, age 42, asks you what constitutes a good minimum cardiovascular workout? · The intervention known to be most effective in the treatment of severe depression, with or without psychosis, is: · You are assessing a patient after a sports injury to his right knee. You elicit a positive anterior/posterior drawer sign. This test indicates an injury to the: he A. lateral meniscus B. cruciate ligament C. medial meniscus D. collateral ligament. · A 32 year old female patient presents with fever, chills, right flank pain, right costovertebral angle tenderness, and hematuria. Her urinalysis is positive for leukocytes and red blood cells. The nurse practitioner diagnoses pyelonephritis. The most appropriate management is: · A 21-year-old female presents to the office complaining of urinary frequency and urinary burning. The nurse practitioner suspects a urinary tract infection when the urinalysis reveals · A middle-aged man presents to urgent care complaining of pain of the medial condyle of the lower humerus. The man works as a carpenter and describes a gradual onset of pain. On exam, the medial epicondyle is tender and pain is increased with flexion and pronation. Range of motion is full The most likely cause of this patients pain is: · The initial clinical sign of Dupuytrens contracture is: · · The best test to determine microalbuminuria to assist in the diagnosis of diabetic neuropathy · What is the first symptom seen in the majority of patients with Parkinsons disease? · The most commonly recommended method for prostate cancer screening in a 55 year old male is: · Martin, age 24, presents with an erythematous ear canal, pain, and a recent history of swimming. What do you suspect? · Which of the following symptoms suggests a more serious cause of back pain? · Josh, age 22, is a stock boy and has an acute episode of low back pain. You order and NSAID and tell him which of the following? · A 72 year old female patient reports a 6 month history of gradually progressive swollen and painful distal interphalangeal (DIP) joints of one hand. She has no systemic symptoms but the erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), antinuclear antibody (ANA), and rheumatoid factor (RF) are all minimally elevated. What is the most likely diagnosis? · A patient taking levothyroxine is being over-replaced. What condition is he at risk for? · Which of the following is the most common cause of low back pain? A. Lumbar disc disease B. Spinal stenosis C. Traumatic fracture D. Osteoporosis · Which is the most common cause of end-stage renal disease in the United States? · A 77-year-old female presents to the office complaining a sudden swelling on her right elbow. She denies fever, chills, trauma, or pain. The physical exam reveals a non-tender area of swelling over the extensor surface over the right elbow with evidence of trauma or irritation. The nurse practitioner suspects: A. Arthritis B. Ulnar neuritis C. Septic arthritis D. Olecranon bursitis · A 60 year old female patient complains of sudden onset unilateral, stabbing, surface pain in the lower part of her face lasting a few minutes, subsiding, and then returning. The pain is triggered by touch or temperature extremes. Physical examination is normal. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis? · Beth, age 49, comes in with low back pain. An x-ray of the lumbosacral spine is within normal limits. Which of the following diagnoses do you explore further? · A patient exhibits extrapyramidal side effects of antipsychotic medications. Which of the following symptoms would lead you to look for another diagnosis? · Phalens test, 90°wrist flexion for 60 seconds, reproduces symptoms of: · Jennifer says that she has heard that caffeine can cause osteoporosis and asks you why. How do you respond? · The most common cause of elevated liver function tests is: · Reed-Sternberg B lymphocytes are associated with which of the following disorders: A. Aplastic anemia B. Hodgkins lymphoma C. Non Hodgkins lymphoma D. Myelodysplastic syndromes · Which of the following is a potential acquired cause of thrombophilia? A. Homocysteinuria B. Protein C deficiency C. Factor V Leiden D. Antiphospholipid antibodies · A 75-year-old female is diagnosed with primary hyperparathyroidism and asks the nurse practitioner what the treatment for this disorder is. The nurse practitioner explains: Primary hyperparathyroidism is treated with Vitamin D restriction Primary hyperparathyroidism is treated with parathyroidectomy Primary hyperparathyroidism is treated with daily magnesium Primary hyperparathyroidism is treated with parenteral parathyroid hormone (PTH) · Diagnostic confirmation of acute leukemia is based on: · · A 25 year old overweight patient presents with a complaint of dull achiness in his groin and history of a palpable lump in his scrotum that comes and goes. On physical examination, the nurse practitioner does not detect a scrotal mass. There is no tenderness, edema, or erythema of the scrotum, the scrotum does not transilluminate. What is the most likely diagnosis? A. Testicular torsion B. Epididymitis C. Inguinal hernia D. Varicocele · Dave, age 38, states that he thinks he has an ear infection because he just flew back from a business trip and feels unusual pressure in his ear. You diagnose barotrauma. What is your next action? A. Prescribe nasal steroids and oral decongestants B. Prescribe antibiotic eardrops C. Prescribe systemic eardrops D. Refer David to an ear, nose, and throat specialist · Which of the following antibiotics should not be prescribed for a pregnant woman in the 3rd trimester? · The physiological explanation of syncope is: · A 20 year old male patient complains of scrotal swelling. He states his scrotum feels heavy, but denies pain. On examination, the nurse practitioner notes transillumination of the scrotum. What is the most likely diagnosis? · A 32 year old male patient complains of urinary frequency and burning on urination for 3 days. Urinalysis reveals bacteriuria. He denies any past history of urinary tract infection. The initial treatment should be: nclude nitrofurantoin monohydrate/macrocrystals, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX), or fosfomycin. · Diagnostic radiological studies are indicated for low back pain: · Who is at a higher risk for developing nephrolithiasis? · · An 81-year-old female is diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. When considering drug therapy for this patient, the nurse practitioner is most concerned with which of the following side effects? A. Weight gain B. Fracture risk C. Hypoglycemia D. Weight loss · A 28-year-old female presents to the office requesting testing for diagnosis of hereditary thrombophilia. Her father recently had a deep vein thrombosis and she is concerned about her risk factors. The nurse practitioner explains that: · The diagnosis of human papilloma virus (HPV) infection in males is usually made by: · Which history is commonly found in a patient with glomerulonephritis? · A patient complains of generalized joint pain and stiffness associated with activity and relieved with rest. This patient history is consistent with which of the following disorders? · The most common presentation of thyroid cancer is: · The obligatory criteria for diagnosis of muscular dystrophy (MD) are: · The diagnosis which must be considered in a patient who presents with a severe headache of sudden onset, with neck stiffness and fever, is: · A 60 year old male patient with multiple health problems presents with a complaint of erectile dysfunction (ED). Of the following, which medication is most likely to be causing the problem? · A 72 year old patient exhibits sudden onset of fluctuating restlessness, agitation, confusion, and impaired attention. This is accompanied by visual hallucinations and sleep disturbance. What is the most likely cause of this behavior? A. Dementia C. Parkinsons disease D. Depression · Which of the following set of symptoms should raise suspicion of a brain tumor? · The cornerstone of treatment for stress fracture of the femur or metatarsal stress fracture is: · Sally, a computer programmer, has just been given a new diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome. Your next step is to: · Marsha presents with symptoms resembling both fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome, which have many similarities. Which of the following is more characteristic of fibromyalgia? A. Musculosckeletal pain B. Difficulty sleeping C. Depression D. Fatigue · The cardinal sign of infectious arthritis is: · Diagnostic evaluation for urinary calculi includes: · Martin, a 58 year old male with diabetes, is at your office for his diabetes follow up. On examining his feet with monofilament, you discover that he has developed decreased sensation in both feet. There are no open areas or signs of infection on his feet. What health teaching should Martin receive today regarding the care if his feet? See a podiatrist yearly; wash your feet daily with warm, soapy water and towel dry between the toes; inspect your feet daily for any lesions; and apply lotion to any dry areas. · Potential causes of septic arthritis include which of the following? · Which of the following is the best response to a woman who has just admitted she is a victim of spousal abuse? · A 15 year-old female patient is 5 feet tall and weighs 85 pounds. You suspect anorexia and know that the best initial approach is to: Having the client in view of staff for 90 minutes after each meal · A 63-year-old man presents to the office with hematuria, hesitancy, and dribbling. Digital rectal exam (DRE) reveals a moderately enlarged prostate that is smooth. The PSA is 1.2. What is the most appropriate management strategy for you to follow at this time? A. Prescribe an alpha adrenergic blocker. B. Recommend saw palmetto. C. Prescribe an antibiotic D. Refer the client to urology. · A patient has been diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Which of the following medications may be used to treat generalized anxiety disorder? · A positive drawer sign supports a diagnosis of: · Sam, age 67, is a diabetic with worsening renal function. He has frequent hypoglycemic episodes, which he believes means that his diabetes is getting better. How do you respond? · · A 14 year old female cheerleader reports gradual and progressive dull anterior knee pain, exacerbated by kneeling. The nurse practitioner notes swelling and point tenderness at the tibial tuberosity. X-ray is negative. What is the most likely diagnosis? · A 35 year old male presents with a complaint of low pelvic pain, dysuria, hesitancy, urgency, and reduced force of stream. The nurse practitioner suspects acute bacterial prostatitis. Which of the following specimens would be least helpful for diagnosis? · Jack, age 55, comes to the office with a blood pressure of 144/98 mm Hg. He states that he did not know if it was ever elevated before. When you retake his blood pressure at the end of the exam, it remains at 144/98. What should your next action be? · A patient has just been diagnosed with Bells palsy. He is understandably upset and has questions about the prognosis. You response should be: · · Martin is complaining of erectile dysfunction. He also has a condition that has reduced arterial blood flow to his penis. The most common cause of this condition is: · Successful management of a patient with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be achieved with: · What diabetic complications result from hyperglycemia? 1. 1. 1. Retinopathy 2. Hypertension resistant to treatment 3. Peripheral neuropathy 4. Accelerated atherogenesis · · The most common symptoms of transient ischemic attack (TIA) include: · What is the first step in the treatment of uric acid kidney stones? · Establishment of a definitive diagnosis of osteomyelitis requires: · Which of the following is the most common causative organism of nongonococcal urethritis? A. Chlamydia trachomatis B. Ureaplasma urealyticum C. Mycoplasma hominis D. Trichonomas vaginalis · Urine cultures should be obtained for which of the following patients? · · A 30 year old female patient presents to the clinic with heat intolerance, tremors, nervousness, and weight loss inconsistent with increased appetite. Which test would be most likely to confirm the suspected diagnosis? · A patient has been diagnosed with hypothyroidism and thyroid hormone replacement therapy is prescribed. How long should the nurse practitioner wait before checking the patients TSH? · Potential causes of hypocalcemia include which of the following? · Which of the following patients most warrants screening for hypothyroidism? · Which of the following is a contraindication for metformin therapy? · The organism most often associated with prostatitis is: A. Klebsiella B. Neiserri
a gonorrhoaes C. Chlamydia trachomatis D. Escherichia coli · The most effective intervention(s) to prevent stroke is (are): · What is the most commonly abused substance? · The hallmark of neurofibromatosis (von Recklinghausens disease) present in almost 100% of patients is: · Diagnostic evaluation of hypothyroidism reveals: · An obese hyperlipidemic patient, newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus, has fasting glucose values 180 to 250 mg/Dl. What is the most appropriate initial treatment to consider? A. A low-calorie diet and exercise B. Sliding-scale NPH insulin every 12 hours C. A sulfonylurea and/or metformin (Glucophage® -XR) D. Sliding-scale regular insulin every 6 hours · The correct treatment for ankle sprain during the first 48 hours after injury includes: · Prolonged PT suggests: A. Platelet abnormality B. Abnormality in intrinsic coagulation pathway C. Abnormality in extrinsic coagulation pathway D. None of the above · A patient presenting for an annual physical exam has a BMI of 25 kg/m2 This patient would be classified as: · The most reliable indicator(s) of neurological deficit when assessing a patient with acute low back pain is(are): · Risk factors for Addisons disease include which of the following? · Major depression occurs most often in which of the following conditions? · Which of the following medications increase the risk for metabolic syndrome? · A 27 year old female patient with epilepsy is well controlled with phenytoin (Dilantin). She requests information about contraception. The nurse practitioner should instruct her that while taking phenytoin: · Risk factors for prostate cancer include all of the following except: · Maria, age 17, was raped when she was 13 year old. She is now experiencing sleeping problems, flashbacks, and depression. What is your initial diagnosis?Post-traumatic stress disorder · When completing this quiz, did you comply with Walden Universitys Code of Conduct including the expectations for academic integrity? Yes No · The most common cancer found on the auricle is: Actinic keratosis Basal cell carcinoma Squamous cell carcinoma Acral-lentiginous melanoma · Which of the following medication classes should be avoided in patients with acute or chronic bronchitis because it will contribute to ventilation-perfusion mismatch in the patient? Xanthines Antihistimines Steroids Anticholinergics · A 47 year old male patient presents to the clinic with a single episode of a moderate amount of bright red rectal bleeding. On examination, external hemorrhoids are noted. How should the nurse practitioner proceed? Instruct the patient on measures to prevent hemorrhoids such as bowel habits and diet. Order a topical hemorrhoid cream along with a stool softener. Refer the patient for a barium enema and sigmoidoscopy. Refer the patient for a surgical hemorrhoidectomy. · Which of the following patient characteristics are associated with chronic bronchitis? Overweight, cyanosis, and normal or slightly increased respiratory rate Underweight, pink skin, and increased respiratory rate Overweight, pink skin, and normal or slightly increased respiratory rate Normal weight, cyanosis, and greatly increased respiratory rate · A 65-year-old female with a past medical history of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and polymyalgia rheumatica presents to urgent care with new onset left lower quadrant pain. Her current medications include omeprazole 20 milligrams po daily, lisinopril 20 milligrams po daily, simvastatin 20 milligrams po daily, and prednisone 12 milligrams po daily. The nurse practitioner suspects acute diverticulitis and possibly an abscess. The most appropriate diagnostic test for this patient at this time is: CBCdiff Erythrocyte sedimentation rate Abdominal ultrasound CT scan · A patient reports something flew in my eye about an hour ago while he was splitting logs. If there were a foreign body in his eye, the nurse practitioner would expect to find all except: Purulent drainage Tearing Photophobia A positive fluorescein stain · A 21 year old college student presents to the student health center with copious, markedly purulent discharge from her left eye. The nurse practitioner student should suspect: Viral conjunctivitis Common pink eye Gonococcal conjunctivitis Allergic conjunctivitis · A 35 year old man presents with radicular pain followed by the appearance of grouped vesicles consisting of about 15 lesions across 3 different thoracic dermatomes. He complains of pain, burning, and itching. The nurse practitioner should suspect: A common case of shingles and prescribe an analgesic and an antiviral agent A complicated case of shingles and prescribe acyclovir, an analgesic, and a topical cortisone cream Herpes zoster and consider that this patient may be immunocompromised A recurrence of chickenpox and treat the patients symptoms · Which type of lung cancer has the poorest prognosis? Adenocarcinoma Epidermoid carcinoma Small cell carcinoma Large cell carcinoma · An 83-year-old female presents to the office complaining of diarrhea for several days. She explains she has even had fecal incontinence one time. She describes loose stools 34 times a day for several weeks and denies fever, chills, pain, recent antibiotic use. The history suggests that the patient has: Acute diarrhea Chronic diarrhea Irritable bowel Functional bowel disease · Margaret, age 32, comes into the office with painful joints and a distinctive rash in a butterfly distribution on her face. The rash has red papules and plaques with a fine scale. What do you suspect? An allergic reaction Relapsing polychondritis Lymphocytoma cutis Systemic lupus erythematosus · Antibiotic administration has been demonstrated to be of little benefit to the treatment of which of the following disease processes? Chronic sinusitis Acute bronchitis Bacterial pneumonia Acute exacerbation of chronic bronchitis · Lisa, age 49, has daily symptoms of asthma. She uses her inhaled short-acting beta-2 agonist daily. Her exacerbations affect her activities and they occur at least twice weekly and may last for days. She is affected more than once weekly during the night with an exacerbation. Which category of asthma severity is Lisa in? Mild intermittent Mild persistent Moderate persistent · Which of the following is the most appropriate therapeutic regimen for an adult patient with no known allergies diagnosed with group A B-hemolytic strep? Penicillin V 500 milligrams PO every 8 hours for 10 days Ampicillin 250 milligrams PO twice a day for 10 days Clarithromycin 500 milligrams po daily for 7 days None of the above · A cashier complains of dull ache and pressure sensation in her lower legs. It is relieved by leg elevation. She occasionally has edema in her lower legs at the end of the day. What is the most likely cause of these problems? Congestive heart failure Varicose veins Deep vein thrombosis Arterial insufficiency · Which statement below is correct about pertussis? It is also called whooping cough It begins with symptoms like strep throat It lasts about 3 weeks It occurs most commonly in toddlers and young children · Which of the following is the most important diagnosis to rule out in the adult patient with acute bronchitis? Pneumonia Asthma Sinusitis Pertussis · A 70 year old patient presents with left lower quadrant (LLQ) abdominal pain, a markedly tender palpable abdominal wall, fever, and leukocytosis. Of the following terms, which correctly describes the suspected condition? Diverticulosis Diverticula Diverticulitis Diverticulum · Sylvia, age 83, presents with a 3 day history of pain and burning in the left forehead. This morning she noticed a rash with erythematous papules in that site. What do you suspect? Varicella Herpes zoster Syphilis Rubella · A 33-year-old female is admitted with acute pancreatitis. The nurse practitioner knows that the most common cause of pancreatitis is: Alcohol Gallstones Medications Pregnancy · When a patient presents with symptoms of acute gallbladder disease, what is the appropriate nurse practitioner action? Order abdominal x-rays Order an abdominal ultrasound Refer the patient to a surgeon for evaluation Prescribe pain medication · A false-positive result with the fecal occult blood test can result from: ingestion of large amounts of vitamin C a high dietary intake of rare cooked beef a colonic neoplasm that is not bleeding stool that has been stored before testing · A 76-year-old male complains of weight loss, nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramping and pain. Physical findings include an abdominal mass and stool positive for occult blood. The nurse practitioner pain suspects a tumor in the small intestine. The best diagnostic test for this patient is: Colonoscopy Small bowel follow-through Barium enema CT abdomen · A patient presents to urgent care complaining of dyspnea, fatigue, and lower extremity edema. The echocardiogram reveals and ejection fraction of 38%. The nurse practitioner knows that these findings are consistent with: Mitral regurgitation Systolic heart failure Cardiac myxoma Diastolic heart failure · Maxine, Age 76, has just been given a diagnosis of pneumonia. Which of the following is an indication that she should be hospitalized? Multilobar involvement on chest x-ray with the inability to take oral medications Alert and oriented, slightly high but stable vital signs, and no one to take care of her at home Sputum and gram positive organisms A complete blood count showing leukocytosis · A 55 year old man is diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma. The nurse practitioner correctly tells him: It is the most common cause of death in patients with skin cancer. It can be cured with surgical excision or radiation therapy. It is a slow growing skin cancer that rarely undergoes malignant changes. It can be cured using 5-flurouracil cream twice daily for 2 to 4 weeks. · Expected spirometry readings when the patient has chronic emphysema include: Decreased residual volume (RV) Increased vital capacity (VC) Increased forced expiratory volume (FEV-1) Increased total lung capacity (TLC) · An 80-year-old male admits to difficulty swallowing during the review of systems. The nurse practitioner recognizes the differential diagnosis for this patients dysphagia is: Esophageal cancer Chest pain GERD A and C All of the above · A 40 year old female with history of frequent sun exposure presents with a multicolored lesion on her back. It has irregular borders and is about 11mm in diameter. What should the nurse practitioner suspect? Squamous cell carcinoma Malignant melanoma A common nevus Basal cell carcinoma · Which of the following is not a goal of treatment for the patient with cystic fibrosis? Prevent intestinal obstruction Provide adequate nutrition Promote clearance of secretions Replace water-soluble vitamins · The nurse practitioner is performing a physical exam on a middle-aged African-American man. Which of the following areas is a common site for melanomas in African-Americans and other dark-skinned individuals? Scalp Nails Feet B and C All of the above · An adult presents with tinea corporis. Which item below is a risk factor for its development? Topical steroid use Topical antibiotic use A recent laceration Cold climates · A patient has experienced nausea and vomiting, headache, malaise, low grade fever, abdominal cramps, and watery diarrhea for 72 hours. s white count is elevated with a shift to the left. He is requesting medication for diarrhea. What is the most appropriate response? Prescribe loperamide (Immodium) or atropine-diphenoxylate (Lomotil) and a clear liquid diet for 24 hours. Prescribe a broad-spectrum antibiotic such as ciprofloxacin (Cipro), and symptom management. Offer an anti-emetic medication such as ondansetron (Zofran) and provide oral fluid and electrolyte replacement instruction. Order stool cultures. · Janine, age 29, has numerous transient lesions that come and go, and she is diagnosed with urticaria. What do you order? Aspirin NSAIDs Opioids Antihistamines · Of the following signs and symptoms of congestive heart failure (CHF), the earliest clinical manifestation is: Peripheral edema Weight gain Shortness of breath Nocturnal dyspnea · A 16 year old male presents with mild sore throat, fever, fatigue, posterior cervical adenopathy, and palatine petechiae. Without a definitive diagnosis for this patient, what drug would be least appropriate to prescribe? Ibuprofen Erythromycin Amoxicillin Acetaminophen · A 70 year old man who walks 2 miles every day complains of pain in his left calf when he is walking. The problem has gotten gradually worse and now he is unable to complete his 2 mile walk. What question asked during the history, if answered affirmatively, would suggest a diagnosis of arteriosclerosis obliterans? Are you wearing your usual shoes? Do you also have chest pain when you have leg pain? Is your leg pain relieved by rest? Do you ever have the same pain in the other leg? · Which of the following statements about malignant melanomas is true? They usually occur in older adult males The patient has no family history of melanoma They are common in blacks The prognosis is directly related to the thickness of the lesion · Sheila, age 78, presents with a chief complaint of waking up during the night coughing. You examine her and find an S3 heart sound, pulmonary crackles that do not clear with coughing, and peripheral edema. What do you suspect? Asthma Nocturnal allergies Valvular disease Heart failure · Which antibiotic would be the most effective in treating community acquired pneumonia (CAP) in a young adult without any comorbid conditions? Erythromycin Clarithromycin (Biaxin) Doxycycline (Vibramycin) Penicillin · Which of the following dermatologic vehicles are the most effective in absorbing moisture and decreasing friction? Powders Gels Creams Lotion · A 70 year old patient presents with a slightly raised, scaly, erythematous patch on her forehead. She admits to having been a sun worshiper. The nurse practitioner suspects actinic keratosis. This lesion is a precursor to: Squamous cell carcinoma Basal cell carcinoma Malignant melanoma Acne vulgaris · An elderly patient is being seen in the clinic for complaint of weak spells relieved by sitting or lying down. How should the nurse practitioner proceed with the physical examination? Assist the patient to a standing position and take her blood pressure. Assess the patients cranial nerves. Compare the patients blood pressure lying first, then sitting, and then standing. Compare the amplitude of the patients radial and pedal pulses. · What oral medication might be used to treat chronic cholethiasis in a patient who is a poor candidate for surgery? Ursodiol Ibuprofen Prednisone Surgery is the only answer · A 46-year-old female with a past medical history of diabetes presents with a swollen, erythematous right auricle and is diagnosed with malignant otitis externa. The nurse practitioner knows that the most likely causative organism for this patients problem is: Staphylococcus aureus Group A beta hemolytic streptococcus Haemophilus influenza Pseudomonas aeruginosa · Which of the following is not a symptom of irritable bowel syndrome? Painful diarrhea Painful constipation Cramping and abdominal pain Weight loss · A patient comes in complaining of 1 week of pain in the posterior neck with difficulty turning the head to the right. What additional history is needed? Any recent trauma Difficulty swallowing Stiffness in the right shoulder Change in sleeping habits · Marvin, age 56, is a smoker with diabetes. He has just been diagnosed as hypertensive. Which of the following drugs has the