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 nurse inadvertently administers an incorrect
medication to a client. Which of these actions should
the nurse take first?
a. Assess the client.
b. Notify the physician.
c. Contact the nurse manager.
d. Complete an incident report. - Answer>> a. Assess
the client.
An elderly client who is receiving a blood transfusion
develops a rapid bounding pulse and an elevated blood
pressure. Which of these actions should a nurse take?
a. Add a 5% dextrose solution to the line.
b. Raise the head of the bed.
c. Stop the transfusion.
d. Measure the client's temperature. - Answer>> c.
Stop the transfusion.
Blood pressure normally decreases during pregnancy,
reaching the lowest point during the second or third
trimesters and rising there after. Patient education to
rise slowly from sitting or lying is important. Low blood
glucose may be the etiology, but an oral glucose
tolerance test at this point is not indicated. A fasting
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blood glucose could be ordered, however, an
electrocardiogram is not indicated.
An 80 year old Caucasian female has heart failure.
What symptom is an early indicator of failure? -
Answer>> Weight gain.
Early signs of heart failure include weight gain (the
most sensitive indicator), S3 gallop, dyspnea on
exertion, peripheral edema. Moderate signs include
nocturnal cough, tachycardia. Late signs include
ascities, frothy sputum, and hypotension.
An 80 year old Caucasian female has heart failure.
What symptom is an early indicator of failure? -
Answer>> Weight gain.
Early signs of heart failure include weight gain (the
most sensitive indicator), S3 gallop, dyspnea on
exertion, peripheral edema. Moderate signs include
nocturnal cough, tachycardia. Late signs include
ascities, frothy sputum, and hypotension.
A 6 yo had an acute onset of fever, pharyngitis, and
headache 2 days ago. Today, he presents with cervical
lymphadenopathy and sandpaper textured rash
everywhere except on his face. A rapid streptococcal
antigen test is positive. The remainder of the
assessment in unremarkable. What is the most likely
diagnosis and the most appropriate action? -
Answer>> Scarlet fever; treat with antibiotics.
This disease is due to infection with Group A Beta-
hemolytic streptococcus. The rash is thought to be due
to a systemic reaction to the toxin produced by the
microorganism. The rash fades with pressure and
ultimately desquamates. A deep, nonblanching rash on
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the flexor surfaces of the skin is referred to as pastia
lines.
A 6 yo had an acute onset of fever, pharyngitis, and
headache 2 days ago. Today, he presents with cervical
lymphadenopathy and sandpaper textured rash
everywhere except on his face. A rapid streptococcal
antigen test is positive. The remainder of the
assessment in unremarkable. What is the most likely
diagnosis and the most appropriate action? -
Answer>> Scarlet fever; treat with antibiotics.
This disease is due to infection with Group A Beta-
hemolytic streptococcus. The rash is thought to be due
to a systemic reaction to the toxin produced by the
microorganism. The rash fades with pressure and
ultimately desquamates. A deep, nonblanching rash on
the flexor surfaces of the skin is referred to as pastia
lines.
A patient has been diagnosed with hypothyroidism and
thyroid hormone replacement therapy is prescribed.
When should the nurse practitioner check the patient's
TSH? - Answer>> 6 weeks.
The half-life of levothyroxine, the treatment of choice
for thyroid replacement, is 7 days. The earliest that
meaningful changes will be observed is at 4-6 weeks.
Therefore, the NP should wait a minimum of 4-6 weeks
before checking the patient's TSH.
A patient has been diagnosed with hypothyroidism and
thyroid hormone replacement therapy is prescribed.
When should the nurse practitioner check the patient's
TSH? - Answer>> 6 weeks.
The half-life of levothyroxine, the treatment of choice
for thyroid replacement, is 7 days. The earliest that
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