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Midterm Exam: FNP654 / FNP 654
( Update 2025 / 2026) Family Primary Care II Exam Review Questions with - GCU
Question:
Patient the Alzheimer’s taking Donepezil to treat - increased social withdrawal - initial step to manage?
Answer:
Encourage activity and exercise
Question:
NP performing emotional health check of an 18 month old through
Answer:
Observation of the child with the caretakers in structured vs unstructured situations
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Question:
A patient with Parkinson's Disease has been taking Sinemet with increased dyskinesia - what medication to take
Answer:
Amantadine
Question:
A patient with dementia has agitation and visual hallucinations and is given haloperidol with worsening of symptoms - what is the likely cause?
Answer:
Lewy Body dementia
Question:
A 35 year old patient has a sudden asymmetric smile, drooping, tearing, unilateral full face paralysis - what will the initial intervention be?
Answer:
Prescribe oral prednisone (Bell's Palsy)
Question:
An elderly patient with depression and possible Alzheimer's Disease with family history - no memory loss right now - what is the initial treatment?
Answer:
Trial of antidepressant 2 / 4
Question:
All of the following are Parkinson's Disease symptoms EXCEPT
Answer:
Hyperphonia
Question:
A teen with major depressive disorder is prescribe fluoxetine as initial treatment - what other treatment is necessary first line?
Answer:
CBT
Question:
A patient is experiencing recurrent cluster headaches - what is the abortive therapy?
Answer:
O2
Question:
A 4 year old patient is having trouble adjusting to a new day care - what will you do first?
Answer:
Ask the parents if the child is slow to warm up to other new situations 3 / 4
Question:
A 13 year old with mild depression for a few weeks presents now with new boundless energy - what are you considering?
Answer:
Bipolar Disorder
Question:
A spouse of a patient with ALS is asking about the goals of long term management for his chronic condition
Answer:
Preventing malnutrition is key
Question:
What is the most important role of the primary care provider in cancer management?
Answer:
Counseling about healthy practices to reduce risk factors
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