FNP CERTIFICATION EXAM QUESTIONS

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FNP CERTIFICATION EXAM QUESTIONS

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Question 1: True or False?

• Immune globulin is a concentrated solution of antibodies derived from pooled donated

blood. __

• Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis [Adacel®, Boostrix®]) vaccine should

replace a single dose of Td (tetanus, diphtheria) vaccine for most adults who have not previously received a dose of Tdap in order to provide additional protection against pertussis. __

• Previously unvaccinated adults age 19 through 59 years with diabetes mellitus type 1 or

type 2 should be vaccinated against hepatitis B as soon as possible after the diabetes diagnosis is made. __

• True
• True
• False
• True
• True
• True
• False
• True
• False
• True

• False
• False

Answer:

Ans:

• True
• True
• True

Question 2: Assessment of the optic disc is a component of the evaluation of cranial nerve: I.II.III..IV

Answer:

Cranial II Question 3: You see a 20-year-old college wrestler with purulent cellulitis. He reports that a couple of his teammates were recently diagnosed with MRSA skin infections. Initial treatment

options would include all of the following except:

Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim®) Clindamycin (Cleocin®) Doxycycline (Doryx®) Levofloxacin (Levaquin®)

Answer:

Ans: Levofloxacin (Levaquin®)

Question 4: When evaluating Ana, you note that approximately 20% total body surface area is

affected. You consider treatment with:

Based on the Evaluation Below:

Ana is a 22-year-old well woman who presents with a four-day history of an intense itch with skin lesions on hands and arms as well as her right cheek. She has used an over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream on the affected area with little effect, and denies any other symptoms or previous history of similar rash. Ana denies recent travel and exposure to new creams, soaps, or medications. She works as a landscaper.Topical application of a medium-potency corticosteroid cream An oral antihistamine A systemic corticosteroid A topical antihistamine

Answer:

Ans: A systemic corticosteroid

Question 5: Macular degeneration would most likely be found in which of the following patients?A 72-year-old woman who smoked cigarettes up until 10 years ago A 54-year-old man with a family history of glaucoma A 64-year-old man with well-controlled hypertension A 32-year-old woman recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus

Answer:

Ans: A 72-year-old woman who smoked cigarettes up until 10 years ago

Question 6: A first-line treatment for uncomplicated skin infection due to S. aureus in a patient

with no identifiable risk factors for MRSA is:

Ciprofloxacin (Cipro®) Dicloxacillin Linezolid (Zyvox®) Daptomycin (Cubicin®)

Answer:

Ans: Dicloxacillin

Question 7: Examination of a 56-year-old woman identifies a palpable thyroid mass of relatively fixed position. TSH level is within normal limits. Ultrasound reveals a solid mass of approximately 5 cm in size. Which of the following is the most appropriate next course of action?Watch and wait with rescan in 6 months Initiate levothyroxine therapy Refer for fine-needle aspiration biopsy Refer for radioiodine ablation

Answer:

Ans: Refer for fine-needle aspiration biopsy

Question 8: A 67-year-old man taking NSAIDs daily for back pain and reporting fatigue presents

with the following hemogram:

-Hg=8.4 g/dL (12-14 g/dL) (84 g/L [120-140 g/dL]) -MCHC=26 g/dL (31-37 g/dL) (260 g/L [310-370 g/L]) -MCV=69 fL (80-96 fL) -RDW=19% (11%-15%) (0.19 proportion [0.11-0.15 proportion])

These findings are most consistent with:

Iron deficiency anemia.Beta thalassemia minor.Vitamin B12 deficiency.Drug-induced macrocytosis.

Answer:

Ans: Iron deficiency anemia.

Question 9: For Sandra, which of the following represents the best advice for this point?

Based on the below scenario:

Sandra is a 45-year-old well woman diagnosed with a left-sided unilateral acute otitis media 10 days ago and treated with an antimicrobial.She is seen today with a report of resolution of ear pain, but with persistent sensation of ear fullness and diminished ability to discriminate speech in the affected ear.She should have a second course of antimicrobial therapy.A short course of an oral corticosteroid should be prescribed.The sensation of ear fullness is an anticipated finding.She should be seen by an otolaryngology specialist.

Answer:

Ans: The sensation of ear fullness is an anticipated finding.

Question 10: Of the following, which should be performed first in assessing a 48-year-old woman who has a 25-year history of moderate persistent asthma and who now presents with an acute asthma flare?Oxygen saturation Arterial blood gas FEV1 (forced expiratory volume at 1 second) Chest x-ray

Answer:

Ans: FEV (force expiratory volume)

Question 11: A 65-year-old woman with rheumatoid arthritis who is on optimized therapy and continues to have significant symptoms presents with the following hemogram.-Hb=10.1 g/dL (12-14 g/dL) 101 g/L (120-140 g/L) -Hct=32% (36-42%) 0.32 proportion (0.36-0.42 proportion) -RBC=3.2 million/mm3 (4.2-5.4 million/mm3)

• MCV=82 fL (80-96 fL)

-RDW=12.8% (11-15%)

0.128 proportion (0.11-0.15 proportion) -Reticulocytes=0.7% (1-2%) 0.007 proportion (0.01-0.02 proportion)

These findings are most consistent with:

Iron deficiency anemia.Folate deficiency anemia.Anemia of chronic disease.Alpha thalassemia minor.