Barkley PNP DRT 2 - Questions and Answers The parents of a 2 month old male bring him to the emergency department. His parents info you the he has a
... [Show More] history of irritability. He has developed recurrent vomiting and choking while feeding. You ask the parents about the child's stools, to which they respond by saying that he has been going less frequently, but there are no noticeable changes in the stool itself. Of the following choices, which is the most likely cause? A. Pyloric stenosis B. Meningitis C. Hirschprungs disease D. Gastroesophageal reflex disease A mother bring her 4 year old boy to the clinic. The mother is an avid believer in natural child birth and did not undergo testing or prenatal care. She is concerned, though, because he has been having difficulty interacting with others. The nurse practitioner notes that the boy has a relatively small head, a flattened nose, and eyes that are wide set with an upward slant. The NP suspects a genetic disorder most likely due to A. a change in the long arm of the X chromosome B. a deficiency of factor VIII C. an extra X chromosome D. a third chromosome 21 HIV concerts into AIDS when the patient's immune system is seriously damaged. The risk of AIDS can be diagnosed by costing the T-cells (CD4) present in a patient's body. Which of the following represents the approximate CD4 level that marks a patient's conversion to AIDS? A. <200 CD4 cells B. > 300 CD4 cells C. < 3000 CD4 cells D. > 800 CD4 cells A 2 years old girl present with ulceration and inflammation of the soft palate. You also notice some papulovesicular lesions on her hands and feet. Which of the following is the patient's most likely dermatologic condition? A. Erythme infectiosum B. Allergic contact dermatitis C. Coxsackie Virus D. Herpes zoster. You are examining 12 year old Maggie, who has been unable to sleep. She tosses and turns at night, and she says that she gets very hot. Moreover, Maggie states that she cannot cows on anything for a long time, which was not the case before. Her mother adds that her academic performance has decreased because of her recent inability to maintain focus. The mother also states that Maggie has been ore irritable and excitable than usual. You notice a slight tremor in Maggie’s Hands when she straightens out her arms. Of the following, which is Maggie’s, most l likely diagnosis? A. Type 1 diabetes B. Hyperthyroidism C. Type 2 diabetes D. Hypothyroidism Which of the following anemias is normocytic and normochromic? A. Iron deficiency anemia B. Thalassema C. Lead poising anemia D. Anmeia of chronic disease You are working on a study comparing the differences between patients with hypothyroidism and those with hyperthyroidism. Which of the following test would be the best to imply to test differences in this case? A. T-test B. F-test C. a-test D. Wald test According to the most recent American Academy of Pediatrics immunization charts, which three vaccines are recommended for all children who are 11 to 12 years of age? A. Influenza, 23PS and hepatitis A vaccine B. Influenza, 23PS, and MC4 vaccines C. Tdap, MC4 and human papilloma virus vaccines D. Tdap, 23PS and hepatitis A vaccines. Of the following medical conditions, which is characterized by severe uterine pain during menstruation? A. Menorrhagia B. Dysmenorrhea C. Urinary tract infection D. Acute pyelonephritis [Show Less]