NSG6320 (NSG6320)

AGNP BOARD EXAM QUESTION AND ANSWERS – ORTHOPEDICS PRESCRIBING (103 Questions) Question: Which medication is NOT a brand name for acetaminophen? Mapap Cetafen Aleve Correct Feverall Explanation: Brand names for acetaminophen include Mapap, Cetafen, FeverAll and Tylenol. Aleve is the brand name for naproxen sodium. Question: To treat low back pain in a patient for whom nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are contraindicated, the recommended therapy is: ...

AGNP BOARD EXAM QUESTION AND ANSWERS – NEUROLOGY ASSESSMENT (102 Questions) Question: Which of the following medications is NOT a serotonin 5-HT1 receptor agonist? Axert. Fioricet. Correct Maxalt. Zomig. Explanation: Fioricet is a combination of butalbital, acetaminophen and caffeine. Axert (almotriptan), Maxalt (rizatriptan), Zomig (zolmitriptan) are all classified as serotonin 5-HT1 receptor agonists, or triptans. Question: A patient presenting with a transient ...

AGNP BOARD EXAM QUESTION AND ANSWERS – NEUROLOGY ASSESSMENT (102 Questions) Question: Which of the following medications is NOT a serotonin 5-HT1 receptor agonist? Axert. Fioricet. Correct Maxalt. Zomig. Explanation: Fioricet is a combination of butalbital, acetaminophen and caffeine. Axert (almotriptan), Maxalt (rizatriptan), Zomig (zolmitriptan) are all classified as serotonin 5-HT1 receptor agonists, or triptans. Question: A patient presenting with a transient ...

AGNP BOARD EXAM QUESTION AND ANSWERS – MEN’S HEALTH PRESCRIPTION (Questions 53) Question: Levofloxacin (Levaquin), used to treat acute bacterial prostatitis, is a: fluoroquinolone. Correct penicillin. macrolide. tetracycline. Explanation: Levofloxacin (Levaquin) is classified as a fluoroquinolone. An example of a penicillin is amoxicillin (Moxatag); macrolide is azithromycin (Zithromax); and a tetracycline is doxycycline (Doryx). Question: Ciprofloxacin, used fo...

AGNP BOARD EXAM QUESTION AND ANSWERS – PRESCRIPTION OF ENDOCRINOLOGY (89 Questions) Question: When patients administer regular insulin (Humulin R U-500), they should be taught: 5 units of Humulin R U-500 is equal to 10 units on a U-100 insulin syringe. 10 units of Humulin R U-500 is equal to 5 units on a U-100 insulin syringe. 10 units of Humulin R U-500 is equal to 10 units on a U-500 insulin syringe. Correct it should only be used in an insulin pump. Explanation: ...

AGNP BOARD EXAM QUESTION AND ANSWERS – NEUROLOGY ASSESSMENT (Questions 194) Question: When eliciting deep tendon reflexes in the knee, the nurse practitioner notes an abnormal reflex in the right knee. This abnormality is probably consistent with a pathological lesion in which segmented level of the spine? Cervical 5 and 6 Cervical 6 and 7 Lumbar 2, 3, and 4 Correct Sacral 1 Explanation: The segmented levels of the deep tendon reflexes are: Ankle: sacral 1; knee: lu...

AGNP BOARD EXAM QUESTION AND ANSWERS – HEMATOLOGY PRESCRIPTION (17 Questions) Question: Folic acid (vitamin B9) is used to treat: microcytic anemia. anemia of chronic disease. macrocytic anemia. Correct normochromic anemia. Explanation: Folic acid (vitamin B9) is used to treat macrocytic anemia secondary to folic acid deficiency. Folic acid is necessary for purine and pyrimidine synthesis, and is required for nucleoprotein synthesis and maintenance in erythropoiesis...

AGNP BOARD EXAM QUESTION AND ANSWERS – HEMATOLOGY PRESCRIPTION (17 Questions) Question: Folic acid (vitamin B9) is used to treat: microcytic anemia. anemia of chronic disease. macrocytic anemia. Correct normochromic anemia. Explanation: Folic acid (vitamin B9) is used to treat macrocytic anemia secondary to folic acid deficiency. Folic acid is necessary for purine and pyrimidine synthesis, and is required for nucleoprotein synthesis and maintenance in erythropoiesis...

AGNP BOARD EXAM QUESTION AND ANSWERS – HEALTH PROMOTION ASSESSMENT (51 Questions) Question: According to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, older adults should be screened for colorectal cancer with sigmoidoscopy every: year. 2 years. 5 years. Correct 10 years. Explanation: The Task Force recommends screening with colonoscopy every 10 years, sigmoidoscopy every 5 years with high-sensitivity fecal occult blood tests (FOBTs) every 3 years, or FOBTs every year be...

AGNP BOARD EXAM QUESTION AND ANSWERS – ENDOCRINOLOGY ASSESSMENT (48Q) Question: The earliest recognizable clinical manifestation(s) of cystic fibrosis in an infant is: History of poor intestinal absorption Foul smelling, frothy, greasy stools Meconium ileus Salty taste on the skin Correct Explanation: The signs and symptoms of cystic fibrosis (CF) vary from person to person and over time. Sometimes there will be few symptoms and other times, symptoms may become more...