Question 1.
1. Your patient has been using chewing tobacco for 10 years. On physical examination, you
observe a white ulceration surrounded
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erythematous base on the side of his tongue. The clinician should recognize that very often this
is: (Points : 2)
Malignant melanoma
X Squamous cell carcinoma
Aphthous ulceration
Behcet’s syndrome
Question 2.
2. Which of the following would be considered a “red flag” that requires more investigation in a
patient assessment? (Points : 2)
Colon cancer in family member at age 70
Breast cancer in family member at age 75
X Myocardial infarction in family member at age 35
All of the above
Question 3.
3. The pathophysiological hallmark of ACD is: (Points : 2)
Depleted iron stores
X Impaired ability to use iron stores
Chronic uncorrectable bleeding
Reduced intestinal absorption of iron
Question 4.
4. It is important to not dilate the eye if ____ is suspected. (Points : 2)
Cataract
Macular degeneration
X Acute closed-angle glaucoma
Chronic open-angle glaucoma
Question 5.
5. A 66-year-old patient presents to the clinic complaining of dyspnea and wheezing. The patient
reports a smoking history of 2 packs of
cigarettes per day since age 16. This would be recorded in the chart as: (Points : 2)
50 x 2-pack years
X 100-pack years
50-year, 2-pack history
100-pack history
Question 6.
6. When teaching a group of older adults regarding prevention of gastroesophageal reflux disease
symptoms, the nurse practitioner will include
which of the following instructions? (Points : 2)
Raise the head of the bed with pillows at night and chew peppermints when symptoms of
heartburn begins.
Raise the head of the bed on blocks and take the proton pump inhibitor medication at
bedtime.
Sit up for an hour after taking any medication and restrict fluid intake.
X Avoid food intolerances, raise head of bed on blocks, and take a proton pump inhibitor
before a meal.
Question 7.
7. A 56-year-old male complains of anorexia, changes in bowel habits, extreme fatigue, and
unintentional weight loss. At times he is constipated
and other times he has episodes of diarrhea. His physical examination is unremarkable. It is
important for the clinician to recognize the
importance of: (Points : 2)
CBC with differential
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