L ouisiana State University Health
Sciences Center LSUS
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
APEA - Advanced Practice Education Associates
NP - Nurse Practitioner Exam
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A 15 years old high school student with a mild sore
throat and low-grade fever that has persisted for about
3 weeks. She reports general malaise, fatigue, and loss
of appetite. The NP suspects mononucleosis. Which of
the following is the LEAST appropriate intervention?
Palpate the lymph nodes and spleen
Examine the posterior oropharynx for petechiae Obtain
a CBC, throat culture, and heterophil antibody test.
Obtain an urinalyses and serum for LFTs and amylase -
Answer>> Obtain an urinalyses and serum for LFTs
and amylase
Explanation: mononucleosis is a symptomatic
infection caused by the Epstein-Bar virus. Common is
people 15-24 years of age. Common signs and
symptoms following incubation period (1-2 months)
include fatigue, chills, malaise, anorexia, white tonsillar
exudates and lymphadenopathy or posterior cervical
region. Splenomegaly can be present. A maculopapular
or occasionally a petechial rash occurs in less than 15%
of patients. A diagnosis is usually made using the
Monospot. In addition, neutropenia and lymphocytosis
are usually detected in the CBC
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A 32 years old male patient complaint of urinary
frequency and burning on urination for 3 days.
Urinalyses reveals bacteriuria and positive nitrites. He
denies any past hx. Of urinary tract infections. The
initial treatment should be:
a. trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim, Sulfatrim)
for 7-10 day
b. ciprofloxacin (Cipro) for 3-5 days
c. Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole for 3 days
d. 750 mg ciprofloxacin as a one-time dose -
Answer>> . trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim,
Sulfatrim) for 7-10 day
Explanation: trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMPS) is
usually n appropriate medication to treat urinary tract
infections in most patients. In the case of community
resistance to TMPS >20%^, another medication should
be substituted. In men, the appropriate length of time
is 7 10 days. Women may be treated for 3 days for
uncomplicated UTI
Which agent is most effective for the treatment of
nodulocystic acne?
Benzoyl peroxide (Benzac)
Retinoic acid (Retin A)
Topical tetracycline
Isotretinoin - Answer>> Isotretinoin
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Explanation: Isotretinoin (Accutane) is a systemic
agent indicated for treatment with severe inflammatory
acne. Guidelines for its use must be clearly understood
by the patient. A woman of childbearing age must use
an effective method of contraception because
isotretinoin is 1 There are many restrictions in
prescribing this medication because of the teratogenic
effects is given during pregnancy. Therefore, it is a
pregnancy category X.
An 18 y/o woman is taking a combined hormonal oral
contraceptive. She should be instructed to use a
backup method for the prevention of pregnancy
a. Throughout the week of placebo pills
If prescribed topiramate (Topamax) for the treatment of
migraines.
If prescribed amoxicillin/clavulanate (Augmentin) for a
sinus infection
if she forgets to take a single dose of the contraceptive
- Answer>> If prescribed topiramate (Topamax) for
the treatment of migraines.
Explanation: Anticonvulsant including phenytoin
(Dilantin), carbamazepine (Tegretol), primidone
(Mysoline), topiramate (Topamax) and oxcarbazepine
(Trileptal) reduce the effectiveness of contraceptives.
Depo-medroxyprogesterone acetate injections or
levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine devices would be
a better method of contraceptive for patients taking
anticonvulsants. Most commonly used antibiotics have
not been proven to reduce the effectiveness of
contraceptives. Rifampin is an exception, and
additional .... Be used by women taking this drug and
using oral contraceptives, transdermal, or vaginal ring
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