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Dyslipidemia Therapy Jul 17, 2023

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A 65-year-old woman has hypertension, dyslipidemia, type 2 diabetes, a 50 pack-year history of cigarette smoking, currently smoking ½ PPD, and stage 3B chronic kidney disease (CKD) (GFR = 37 mL/min/1.73 m2). She is not currently taking any dyslipidemia therapy and her LDL= 140 mg/dL. Which of the following represents the most appropriate pharmacologic intervention for treatment of dyslipidemia?
A. Owing to her age and comorbidity, no further intervention is required.
B. Moderate-intensity statin therapy is the preferred treatment option.
C. Niacin should be prescribed.
D. The use of ezetimibe (Zetia®) will likely be sufficient to achieve dyslipidemia control.
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Well Child Visit Jul 10, 2023

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Leonardo is a healthy 4- month-old who was born at 40-weeks gestation is in the office for a well child visit. His parents voice no concerns and state, “He is a very happy baby who loves to eat and is a good sleeper.” Which of the following is an anticipated normative developmental finding on an infant of this age?
A. Sitting without support
B. Minimal to no Moro reflex noted
C. Rolling over tummy to back
D. Smiles when smiled to
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UTI During Pregnancy Jul 03, 2023

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A 28-year-old woman G2P1LC1AB0, currently 22-weeks pregnant, presents with a 3-day history of urinary frequency and dysuria. She is in no acute distress, without fever or vaginal discharge, reports “The baby is really moving around a lot” and denies GI symptoms. Fundal height is consistent with gestational age and FHT= 140 BPM and regular. UA dip in office is positive for leukocyte esterase and nitrites, yielding a working diagnosis of lower UTI. Which of the following antimicrobials is preferred for the treatment of a UTI during pregnancy?
A. Doxycycline
B. Levofloxacin
C. Cephalexin
D. Azithromycin
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Professional Issues: NP Practice Jun 26, 2023

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Robert has recently graduated from a NP program. During a job interview for an organization that has clinical sites in multiple states, he is asked questions about NP practice issues. Which of the following is accurate?
A. Once I am nationally certified, I am also licensed to practice as an NP.
B. Once I am a certified NP and licensed to practice in one state, I will be able to practice in every state.
C. From state to state, NP practice acts are largely standardized.
D. NPs must obtain state-level prescriptive authority as well as a federal Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration number in order to prescribe controlled substance.
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Joint Pain Differential Diagnosis Jun 19, 2023

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A 45-year-old woman presents for a sick visit with a chief complaint of 2–3-day sudden onset right elbow swelling with pain, stating, “I’ve never had pain like this. It looks like I have a swollen ball hanging from my elbow”. She denies recent or remote injury to the area, fever, pain in other joints or skin lesions, and does report recently spending an extensive period of time on her computer due to a major work project. Physical exam reveals an area of painful sac-like swelling behind the right elbow, slightly warm, without redness or evidence of trauma. Joint range of motion (ROM) elicits discomfort but is largely intact. This clinical presentation is most consistent with:
A. Rheumatoid arthritis
B. Tendonitis
C. Olecranon bursitis
D. Septic arthritis
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Infectious Diseases Jun 12, 2023

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A 37-year-old adult was diagnosed with dyspepsia with documented H. pylori infection. An appropriate course of antimicrobial and proton pump inhibitor (PPI) therapy was prescribed and completed approximately 4 weeks ago. The patient states that the presenting symptoms have resolved and, “My stomach feels much better.” Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in care?
A. Serologic test for H. pylori antibodies should be checked today.
B. The patient should be referred to gastroenterology for biopsy via endoscopy.
C. No further testing is needed as the patient’s symptoms have resolved.
D. Urea breath test should be conducted to confirm H. pylori eradication.
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Clinical Assessment Jun 05, 2023

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Sarah is a 75 year-old woman with a 40 year history of HTN and a 30 year history of T2DM and dyslipidemia who was recently diagnosed with stage 4 chronic kidney disease (CKD). Given this history, which of the following hemograms would be expected?
A. Hb = 9.7 g/dL (12 to 14 g/dL); MCV = 69 fL (80 to 96 fL); RDW=18% (11.5-15%)
B. Hb = 7.2 g/dL (12 to 14 g/dL); MCV = 122 fL (80 to 96 fL); RDW= 18.1% (11.5-15%)
C. Hb = 9.4 g/dL (12 to 14 g/dL); MCV = 83 fL (80 to 96 fL); RDW= 13% (11.5-15%)
D. Hb = 10.4 g/dL (12 to 14 g/dL); MCV = 82 fL (80 to 96 fL); RDW= 18% (11.5-15%)
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Family Planning May 29, 2023

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Which of the following is a MEC Category 4 (use represents unacceptable health risk) to the use of a CHC (combined hormonal contraception method such as combined oral contraception [COC])?
A. Mother with a history of breast cancer.
B. Personal history of hepatitis A at age 10 years.
C. Presence of factor V Leiden mutation.
D. Cigarette smoking one pack per day in a 22-year-old.
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Eczema Treatment May 22, 2023

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You see a 17-year-old woman with a long-standing history of eczema and allergic rhinitis. Today she presents with worsening symptoms of skin lesions with itch for the past 2 months, now affecting the antecubital fossa of both arms, stating, “I get like this every winter but I am much better during warm weather. “ She is otherwise healthy. The most important aspects of skin care for this scenario is:
A.Daily use of medium to higher potency topical corticosteroids.
B. Twice-daily application of an antifungal cream.
C. Use of a topical antibiotic until skin lesions are clear.
D. Maintaining skin lubrication.
E. The use of low to medium potency topical corticosteroids to treat layers.
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COPD Exacerbation May 15, 2023

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A 72-year-old woman with severe COPD, who uses an inhaled LAMA/ LAMA daily on a set schedule and SABA via MDI as needed for symptom relief, presents with a 4-day history of URI symptoms, starting with sore throat and clear nasal discharge, without fever. She denies N, V, or other GI upset. She now reports a 2-day history of increasing shortness of breath and production of clear to white sputum. SaO2= 97% and she is no acute distress. In considering the diagnosis of COPD exacerbation, which of the following best describes the role of imaging in the evaluation of COPD exacerbation?
A. A chest x-ray should be ordered in COPD exacerbation in the patient with fever and/or low SaO2 to help rule out concomitant pneumonia.
B. A chest x-ray should be ordered routinely in the evaluation of a person with COPD exacerbation.
C. Given the frequency of COPD exacerbations that typically occur in a person with COPD, chest x-ray use should be limited due to radiation exposure risk.
D. A thoracic ultrasound is the preferred imaging study to order in a COPD exacerbation.
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