NP Certification Q&A
Welcome to NP Certification Q&A presented by Fitzgerald Health Education Associates. This podcast is for NP students studying to pass their NP certification exam. Getting to the correct test answers means breaking down the exam questions themselves. Expert Fitzgerald faculty clinicians share their knowledge and experience to help you dissect the anatomy of a test question so you can better understand how to arrive at the correct test answer. So, if you’re ready, let’s jump right in.
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NP Certification Q&A
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Assessment in Diagnosis of COPD
A 62 year old man with a 60 pack year cigarette smoking history presents with a chief complaint of progressive dyspnea on exertion and a chronic productive cough over the past eight years. Significant contributing history include two episodes o...
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Episode 135
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Treatment Choices in Infective Endocarditis Prophylaxis
A 72-year-old with a prosthetic aortic valve presents stating, "I was told I have to take a medicine before I have a deep dental cleaning." Concurrent health issues include hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and dyslipidemia, currently at treatment...
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Infective Endocarditis Prophylaxis
A patient presents stating, "I've been told I need to take a medicine before I have a deep dental cleaning." Which of the following patients requires antimicrobial prophylaxis prior to this dental visit?A. A 28-year-old female taking com...
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Initial Choice of Pharmacologic Therapy in COPD
A 68-year-old man with a 15-year history of hypertension and dyslipidemia, as well as a 45 pack-year history of cigarette smoking, currently smoking one pack per day, was recently diagnosed with COPD. His FEV1 to FEC ratio is less than 0.7, and...
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Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
A 45 year old woman who works as a professional baker, with a specialty in birthday and wedding cakes, is diagnosed today with carpal tunnel syndrome. Her history of present illness include a four month history of numbness and tingling of the t...
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