An 88-year-old presents with right-side weakness after being unable to rise unassisted following a
fall to the bathroom floor. History includes aphasia and noncompliance with hypertension
medication regimen. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Left-sided or right-sided CVA? - CORRECT ANS LEFT-SID...
AANP AGPCNP PSI Test 1 & 2 Questions
and answers 2023 With Complete Solution
Graded and Already Passed.
An 88-year-old presents with right-side weakness after being unable to rise unassisted following a
fall to the bathroom floor. History includes aphasia and noncompliance with hypertension
medication regimen. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Left-sided or right-sided CVA? - CORRECT ANS LEFT-SIDED CVA
Which of the following signs/symtpoms are often associated with headahces due to intracranial
tumor?
1) pain worse laying down, focal neurological signs
2) Hyperflexia, personality change
3) acute onset: hours to days
4) pupillary constriction; stupor - CORRECT ANS 1) pain worse laying down, focal neurological
signs
Which of the following pharmacotherapeutics would be most important to administer to a patient
who has a corneal abrasion?
1) Timolol
2) Gentamicin ophthalmic
3) Cromolyn optha
4) Olopatadine - CORRECT ANS 2) Gentamicin ophthalmic (Genoptic)
A 25-year-old presents with the chief complaint of decreased mobility and pain of the right
shoulder exacerbated by movement. The patient reports that he participated in extensive house
painting 24 hours prior to the onset of pain. He denies any trauma. Passive ROM is intact. No
redness or ecchymosis is present. What is the next step to be taken in order to make a diagnosis?
1) Xray of shoulder
2) Palpate structures around the shoulder.
3) MRI of shoulder
4) EMG - CORRECT ANS 2) palpate structures
A 16-year-old female in the first month of taking Ortho-Novum 7/7/7 complains of midcycle
spotting. She has not missed any doses and uses no other medication. Which of the following is
appropriate?
1) Changing to Ortho-Novum 1/35
2) Discontinue use
3) Providing reassurance
4) Double dose-for two days - CORRECT ANS 3) provide reassurance
According to the Report of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, which of the following is NOT
a current recommendation guideline for preventive care in elderly female patients?
1) Mammogram and clinical breast exams
2) Fecal Occult blood test and/or sig
3) Rubella serology or vaccination history
4) Pnuemo and influenza vaccines - CORRECT ANS 3) Rubella serology or vaccination history
1|Pag e
, AANP AGPCNP PSI Test 1 & 2 Questions
and answers 2023 With Complete Solution
Graded and Already Passed.
87 y/o NH patient is drowsy and barely responsive. Temp 95, BP: 110/70, Pulse 60, R 10. The
best action is to:
1) initiate passive warming
2) apply a rebreather
3) Perform fluid replacement
4) initiate active warming - CORRECT ANS 1) initiate passive rewarming
A patient is referred with DM, HTN and CAD. He is on insulin and a beta blocker. How would you
educate this patient on recognizing the signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia?
1) Edema
2) Tachycardia
3) palpitations
4) sweating - CORRECT ANS 4) sweating
A 65-year-old overweight patient is diagnosed with plantar fasciitis. Initial therapy of NSAIDs,
stretching, ice, and rest has proven ineffective after 3 weeks. The best follow-up plan of care would
be to:
1) stop NSAID, apply a heel cup and encourage exercise and wt loss.
2) continue NSAID, apply an arch support and encourage wt loss and exercise
3) continue NSAID, xray and add a short-leg night splint
4) COntinue NSAID, xray and add a metatarsal bar - CORRECT ANS 2) continue NSAID, apply
an arch support and encourage wt loss and exercise
Fundoscopic exam of Hypertensive patient.
1) nicking of arteriols and viens, and small retinol hemorrages
2) drusen bodies and pale retina
3) pale macula and swollen disk margins
4) microaneurysms and optic disc cupping - CORRECT ANS 1) nicking of arteriols and viens,
and small retinol hemorrages
Which of the following is a common presenting feature of hyperthyroidism in the elderly?
1) elevated TSH
2) Thyroid enlargement
3) atrial fibrillation
4) abnormal T3 suppression - CORRECT ANS 3) atrial fibrillation
A 35-year-old lawn maintenance worker presents reporting "something in my eye" since the
previous day. The eye was rinsed with over-the-counter eyewash, without relief. The patient
denies visual disturbances or drainage. In formulating a plan of care, the nurse practitioner would
FIRST:
1) send to ophthalmologists
2) florescreen staining
3) test visual field
4) prescribe eyedrops - CORRECT ANS 3) test visual field
2|Pag e
, AANP AGPCNP PSI Test 1 & 2 Questions
and answers 2023 With Complete Solution
Graded and Already Passed.
A 72-year-old patient presents with dry, itchy eyes. During the course of the physical examination,
the nurse practitioner notes the presence of a gray band of opacity in the cornea that encircles the
iris. The band is 1.0-1.5 mm wide. This finding is most consistent with a diagnosis of a/an:
1. corneal abrasion
2. arcus senilis
3. corneal ulcer
4. herpetic infection of the eye - CORRECT ANS 2) arcus senilis
A 26-year-old presents with reports of anorexia, fatigue, weight loss, malaise, fever, night sweats,
and a cough that has been present for 4 weeks. The diagnostic study to perform first would be:
1) xray
2) pulmonary function test
3) bronchoscopy
4) H & H - CORRECT ANS 1) xray (tb-night sweats)
A 44-year-old female is complaining of frequent anxiety attacks with chest discomfort and fatigue.
On physical examination, her lungs are clear bilaterally. There are a midsystolic click and a grade
II/VI systolic murmur at the apex. Further evaluation would include which of the following?
1) EKG, flat plate of the abdomen, lipid profile
2) Echocardiogram, Doppler, EKG
3) Labs and benzo's
4) EEG, Anxiety Scale, and electrolytes - CORRECT ANS 2) Echocardiogram, Doppler, EKG
A healthy 84 y/o would like to start an exercise program, what would you do before this takes
place?
1) physical exam
2) EKG
3) knee xrays
4) PT Stress test - CORRECT ANS 1) Physical Exam
29 y/o has uncomplicated Chlamydia infection will exhibit:
1) green penile discharge
2) uticartia
3) unremarkable symtpoms
4) penile ulcer - CORRECT ANS 3) unremarkable symptoms
37 has suspected PE. c/o anxiety and cough, CXR normal, the next test should be:
1) spirometry
2) MRI
3) COntract venogra[hy
4) helical CT pulmonary angiograph - CORRECT ANS 4) helical CT pulmonary angiography.
A 12-lead EKG shows an undulating baseline with no visible P waves and an irregularly irregular
R-R interval. This arrhythmia is:
3|Pag e
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller claytondoc. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $5.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
