CMN 568 practice questions WITH CORRECT AND VERRIFIED ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
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CMN 568 practice questions WITH
CORRECT AND VERRIFIED ANSWERS
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,Your patient was seen by a pulmonologist 2 months ago and diagnosed with asthma.
The pulmonologist ordered a short acting beta-2 agonist for initial symptom relief.
However, on today's visit to your office, the patient states, "I don't think this stuff is really
working because I'm still short of breath." You refer the patient back to the
pulmonologist. Which of the following would you anticipate being the next step in the
patient's management following the latest national guidelines? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
an inhaled corticosteroid (ICS)
A thin patient w/ a slight build present with constant difficulty breathing and clear mucus.
A physical exam also indicates an increased chest anteroposterior diameter and
hyperresonance on percussion. Given the most likely diagnosis, which class of
medications is best suited for long-term tx? - CORRECT ANSWERS-anticholinergics
Which of these manifestations is LEAST likely to present with the onset of asthma?
A. Plugging the airways by thick mucus
B. Hypertrophy of the mucus glands
C. Thinning of the epithelial basement membrane
D. Hypertrophy of smooth muscle - CORRECT ANSWERS-C
12-year-old patient presents to clinic with wheezing, SOB, and feeling of tightness in
chest. Which would be best in determining dx? - CORRECT ANSWERS-PFTs
Increasing use of SABA or use ________ days a week for symptoms relief generally
indicates inadequate control and need to step up treatment. - CORRECT ANSWERS->2
In _______ _________ air flow may be so restricted that wheeze may be absent and
breath sounds are diminished - CORRECT ANSWERS-severe asthma
What in addition to a PFT may a NP refer the patient out for when Asthma is suspected
in a patient? - CORRECT ANSWERS-allergy testing
Jackie, a 25-yo female, comes to the clinic experiencing respiratory distress and
difficulty speaking. Her lungs are hyperresonant and show hyperinflation on the x-ray.
Which result would most strongly indicate that Jackie should be admitted to a hospital?
A. Forced expiratory volume is below 30%
B. Respiratory rate is 25 breaths/minute
C. Pulsus paradoxus of 8 mmHg
, D. Pulse is 112 bpm - CORRECT ANSWERS-A
Which of these is NOT a common indoor trigger for asthma?
Cockroaches
Dust mites
Exercise
Termites - CORRECT ANSWERS-termites
Upon examination, you notice that Alex, an obese 63yo male, has moderate dyspnea
and purulent sputum. His lungs are normal upon percussion. Laboratory results reveal
an increased hematocrit level. Given the most likely diagnosis, which of the following
drugs would you be LEAST likely to prescribe for the patient's condition?
A. Ipratropium bromide
B. Albuterol
C. Budesonide
D. Montelukast - CORRECT ANSWERS-D. montelukast
Which of the following medications is considered to be the mainstay of treatment for
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?
A. Budesonide
B. Ipratropium bromide
C. Salmeterol
D. Triamcinolone - CORRECT ANSWERS-B
Victor, a stocky 40yo male, presents to the clinic with complaints of difficulty breathing
and "endless amounts of gunk whenever he coughs." During the visit, he coughs up a
substantial amount of yellow phlegm. A blood test reveals an increased hematocrit
level, and a physical exam detects lungs that are normal upon percussion. You order a
pulmonary lab for the patient. Given the most likely condition, which of the following
findings would you LEAST expect?
A. Increased forced expiratory volume in 1 second
B. Increased total lung capacity
C. Increased functional residual capacity
D. Increased residual volume - CORRECT ANSWERS-A. (this is an indication of
healthy lung functioning)
Winston, a 42yo male, is an HIV-positive patient whose TB skin test returns with an
elevation of 5mm. After confirming a diagnosis of TB, you prescribe a traditional drug
regimen. For what minimum period of time is Winston expected to continue his
regimen? - CORRECT ANSWERS-9 months
Common symptoms of COPD are: - CORRECT ANSWERS-cough, dyspnea, sputum
production
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