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NUR 504 3P APEA EXAM NEWEST 2025/2026 ACTUAL
EXAM| COMPLETE 150 QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS (100% CORRECT ANSWERS) GRADED A+
Which agent is most effective for the treatment of nodulocystic acne?
- Benzoyl peroxide (Benzac)
- Retinoic acid (Retin A)
- Topical tetracycline
- Isotretinoin - Correct Answer - d. Isotretinoin
A 6 y/o presents w/ complaints of sore throat and fever for 2 days. He has multiple vesiculated ulcerations on his tonsils and uvula. There are no other remarkable findings. What i the most likely diagnosis?
- Viral pharyngitis
- Herpangina
- Epiglottitis
- Tonsillitis - Correct Answer - b. Herpangina
A patient has Kawasaki syndrome. Which characteristics would be
UNUSUAL?
- Age > 15 years
- Fever > 101 F (38.3 C)
- Exudative pharyngitis
- Painful rash - Correct Answer - a. Age > 15 years 1 / 3
pg. 2 According to the JNC 8 guideline hypertension in a 40 y/o can be diagnosed when blood pressure exceeds
- 140/90
- 130/90
- 125/85
- 150/100 - Correct Answer - a. 140/90
An 18 y/o woman is taking a combined hormonal oral contraceptive. She should be instructed to use a backup method for the prevention of pregnancy
- Throughout the week of placebo pills
- If prescribed topiramate (Topamax) for the treatment of migraines.
- If prescribed amoxicillin/clavulanate (Augmentin) for a sinus infection
- if she forgets to take a single dose of the contraceptive - Correct Answer
- If prescribed topiramate (Topamax) for the treatment of migraines.
A 44 years old female patient has diabetes. Her total cholesterol (TC) is 250 mg/dl (6.5mmol/L), LDL= 190 mg/dL (4.94 mmol/L), HDL= 25 mg/dL (65 mmol/L), and triglycerides= 344 mg/dL (8.94 mmol/L). What agent have the greatest effect on improving her lipid profile and reducing morbidity and mortality associates with dyslipidemia?
- Niacin (Niaspan)
- Atorvastatin
- Omega 3 fatty acids
- Fenofibrates - Correct Answer - b. Atorvastatin
A NP has recently been hired to work in a fast track facility. The NP employer asked if she has "a problem prescribing medications for emergency contraception." The NP replies affirmatively. This is: 2 / 3
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- Grounds for dismissal
- An ethical dilemma for the NP
- Illegal according to the standards of nursing
- Patient abandonment. - Correct Answer - b.
30 years old female comes into a clinic with classic signs and symptoms of appendicitis. The NP fails to refer the patient to a surgeon. The appendix ruptures and the woman die. This is an example of
- Failure of diligence
- Professional liability
- Negligence
- Malpractice - Correct Answer - d. Malpractice
A patient presents with pruritic lesions on both knees. There are visible silver scales. How Should this condition be managed?
- Topical antifungal cream or ointment
- Oral antibiotics
- Topical corticosteroids cream
- Topical anti-fungal/ steroid cream - Correct Answer - c. Topical
corticosteroids cream
Antidepressant discontinuation syndrome is less likely if the patient
- Is male
- Is less than 35 y/o
- Has taken an SSRI with a short half life
- Gradually tapers SSRI use - Correct Answer - d. Gradually tapers SSRI
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