FNP D120 NURS 6840 Special Populations Primary Care OA EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

(FNP) D120 NURS 6840 Special Populations Primary Care OA EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

1. Which of the following is the most common cause of chronic
cough in children?
 a) Asthma
 b) GERD
 c) Chronic sinusitis
 d) Allergic rhinitis
 Answer: a) Asthma
 Rationale: Asthma is the most common cause of chronic cough
in children, often characterized by wheezing and shortness of
breath.
2. In managing hypertension in African American patients, which
class of medication should be initially considered according to JNC
8 guidelines?
 a) ACE inhibitors
 b) Beta-blockers
 c) Thiazide diuretics
 d) Calcium channel blockers
 Answer: c) Thiazide diuretics
 Rationale: According to JNC 8, thiazide diuretics or calcium
channel blockers are recommended as first-line treatment in
African American patients unless contraindicated.