NR 508 Week 4 Mid-Term

NR 508 Week 4 Mid-Term

Question 12 pts

Osteopenia is diagnosed in a 55-year-old woman who has not had a period in 15 months. She has a positive family history of breast cancer. The primary care NP should recommend:

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Question 22 pts

A woman is in her first trimester of pregnancy. She tells the primary care nurse practitioner (NP) that she continues to have severe morning sickness on a daily basis. The NP notes a weight loss of 1 pound from her previous visit 2 weeks prior. The NP should consult an obstetrician and prescribe:

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Question 32 pts

A 75-year-old patient who has cardiovascular disease reports insomnia and vomiting for several weeks. The primary care NP orders thyroid function tests. The tests show TSH is decreased and T₄ is increased. The NP should consult with an endocrinologist and order:

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Question 42 pts

A 55-year-old patient with no prior history of hypertension has a blood pressure greater than 140/90 on three separate occasions. The patient does not smoke, has a body mass index of 24, and exercises regularly. The patient has no known risk factors for cardiovascular disease. The primary care NP should:

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Question 52 pts

A patient reports fatigue, weight loss, and dry skin. The primary care nurse practitioner (NP) orders thyroid function tests. The patient’s thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) is 40 microunits/mL, and T₄ is 0.1 ng/mL. The NP should refer the patient to an endocrinologist and prescribe:

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Question 62 pts

When prescribing a medication for a chronic condition, the primary care NP should tell the patient: