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FNP Pediatric Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A client asks the nurse what PSA is. The nurse should reply that is stands for:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: PSA stands for Prostate-specific antigen, which is a protein produced by both cancerous and noncancerous cells in the prostate gland. It is primarily used as a screening test for prostate cancer. Elevated levels of PSA in the blood may indicate the presence of prostate cancer or other prostate conditions. Regular PSA testing is often recommended for men over a certain age to help detect prostate cancer early when it is more treatable.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the ff finding would confirm that a female client has mastitis? Choose all that apply
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Mastitis is an inflammatory condition of the breast tissue, often caused by an infection. Common symptoms of mastitis in a female client include swollen, firm, and hard breasts. These changes in breast tissue texture are indicative of inflammation and infection. Other possible signs of mastitis may include redness, warmth, and tenderness in the affected breast. The presence of swollen, firm, and hard breasts would confirm the diagnosis of mastitis in a female client.
Question 3 of 5
The patient is being discharged on furosemide (Lasix). The nurse evaluates the patient as understanding her medication teaching if she states that she will have which of the ff. laboratory tests monitored as ordered?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Furosemide (Lasix) is a loop diuretic that works by increasing the excretion of water and electrolytes such as sodium, chloride, and potassium in the urine. One of the most common side effects of furosemide is hypokalemia, or low potassium levels. Monitoring potassium levels is crucial while taking furosemide to prevent complications such as muscle weakness, cardiac arrhythmias, and other electrolyte imbalances. Therefore, the patient should have her potassium level checked as ordered to ensure her safety and effectiveness of treatment.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following is information the nurse would be correct in giving the patient about smoking and its effect on BP?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Smoking is a known risk factor for hypertension. Chronic smoking leads to sustained elevation in blood pressure by causing vasoconstriction of the blood vessels, increasing heart rate, and promoting the formation of plaques in the arteries. This can contribute to the development of hypertension over time. Therefore, the nurse would be correct in informing the patient that smoking causes sustained elevation in blood pressure.
Question 5 of 5
A patient asks the nurse what side effects to expect from a muscle relaxant medication that has been prescribed. Which of the ff. side effects should the nurse relate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Muscle relaxant medications, such as benzodiazepines or cyclobenzaprine, commonly cause drowsiness as a side effect. This is a result of the medications affecting the central nervous system, leading to sedative effects. Patients taking muscle relaxants should be advised to avoid activities that require alertness, such as driving or operating machinery, until they understand how the medication affects them. It is important for the nurse to inform the patient about this potential side effect to ensure their safety and to prevent any accidents or injuries due to drowsiness. On the other hand, hypoglycemia, hypotension, and dyspnea are not common side effects of muscle relaxant medications.