The nurse practitioner is evaluating the patient's understanding of the treatment plan for Chlamydia trachomatis. Which statement demonstrates proper understanding of the plan?

Showing signs of autism spectrum disorder. The symptom that would be most concerning is that the patient:

A 19-year-old female presents with right-sided abdominal pain. The diagnosis that would NOT be included as part of the differential is:

A 33-year-old patient returns to the clinic with complaints of new genital herpes lesions, despite being on acyclovir (Zovirax) for the past 5 days. The nurse practitioner should:

A 36-year-old patient has a midsystolic click and a murmur heard at the apex occurring in late systole. If symptomatic, the patient may also experience:

A 13-year-old patient is suspected of having acute otitis media. When performing a physical examination, a positive tug test will elicit pain when:

When counseling a female who is breastfeeding her 6-month-old infant, the nurse practitioner should recommend a caloric intake that is how many kilocalories higher than prepregnancy requirements?

A 48-year-old recently widowed patient experiences a first episode of depression. The patient is started on an antidepressant. After complete remission of symptoms, the medication should be continued for at least:

A 20-year-old student presents with an oval salmon-colored macule on the chest that has progressed to a generalized exanthem from the top down over several weeks. The nurse practitioner knows that treatment for this condition may include:

A 19-year-old female patient with a BMI of 40 is diagnosed with migraine headaches. The nurse practitioner knows that migraine headaches are NOT usually treated prophylactically with:

When treating a patient with heart failure, the medication class that is considered first-line therapy for vasodilatory effects and improved ejection fraction, and is relatively inexpensive, is:

A 25-year-old patient is suspected of having bacterial vaginosis. The diagnostic criterion that will confirm this diagnosis is:

A nurse practitioner finds hematuria and an elevated prostate-specific antigen level. Prostate cancer is suspected if, on digital rectal exam, the prostate is:

A 19-year-old veterinarian assistant presents with right epitrochlear lymphadenopathy. The nurse practitioner suspects atypical case of cat scratch disease (CSD) and knows that:

Which of the following antibiotics has the best safety profile for the treatment of urinary tract infection in pregnancy?

A 35-year-old male complains of an abrupt onset of fever, malaise, pelvic pain, dysuria, and cloudy urine. The nurse practitioner is concerned about possible:

The sexual partner of a symptomatic male patient with gonorrhea should be empirically treated with:

In a 56-year-old male, the sudden onset of symptoms indicating acute urolithiasis typically presents as:

When discussing breast cancer screening with a 45-year-old female, the nurse practitioner explains that:

Small-volume bladder voids that contribute to nocturia are most likely caused by:

A 35-year-old patient complains of fatigue and weight gain over the past 6 months. The most appropriate initial test to evaluate for thyroid disorder is:

A 21-year-old sexually active male reports watery urethral discharge and complaints of dysuria. The MOST likely diagnosis is:

A widowed 85-year-old female was recently moved from her home of 65 years to a bedroom in her adult child's home. According to reports by family members, she is now 'cantankerous,' gets 'mixed up' easily, and cries for no apparent reason. The factor or factors in the patient history that are NOT consistent with delirium are:

When developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is suspected in a 1-month-old infant female, the nurse practitioner would expect to observe:

A 2-year-old child presents with persistent candidal diaper dermatitis. The child has been treated previously with several topical antifungal preparations in an attempt to clear the rash; nothing has been successful. The next step would be for the nurse practitioner to:

The developmental task for the family of an adolescent is to:

Which of the following is the current recommendation for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) screening during pregnancy?

Persistent symptoms of fatigue, lower extremity edema, and paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea in a 48-year-old female patient would require an evaluation for:

A 65-year-old immunocompetent male with no underlying medical conditions presents in mid-October and requests the 'flu and pneumonia shots.' Record shows he received the influenza and PCV13 in January of the current year. The nurse practitioner recommends that he:

A 4-year-old female experienced a febrile seizure about 1 hour ago. The nurse practitioner informs the child's guardian that:

A nurse practitioner is counseling a patient on family planning. Which of the following women is LEAST likely to be at risk for inadequate micronutrient (e.g. vitamins and minerals) intake?

A 13-year-old patient was recently diagnosed with mild persistent asthma. The most effective drug combination to keep this child symptom-free is:

Which of the following would NOT be included in the differential diagnosis list for a presentation of hyperthyroidism?

When considering medications for a 42-year-old female, the choice that would NOT increase her risk for osteoporosis is:

An 8-year-old male is on a catch-up schedule for immunizations. He returns today for his third hepatitis B injection. It has been 12 months since his second injection. The nurse practitioner should:

A 63-year-old male patient presents for follow-up after a cerebrovascular accident. A neurologic examination identifies abnormalities in cranial nerves IX and X. This is likely to cause:

A 35-year-old female is concerned about her risk of developing breast cancer. The factor that is considered protective against breast cancer is:

The CAGE, MAST, and AUDIT questionnaires to detect problem drinking should be used:

A 28-year-old female is considering pregnancy. She has been taking combined oral contraceptives for the last 5 years. The nurse practitioner advises her that after stopping the contraceptive, fertility should return:

Precautions should be taken if a 65-year-old patient who wishes to receive the inactivated influenza vaccine (IIV):

The nurse practitioner examines a 6-year-old female who has had sore throat and fever for less than 24 hours. Based on the most common cause of pharyngitis in this age group, the most appropriate action is to:

A 7-year-old child has had a 'slapped cheek' rash for the last 24 hours. During the physical exam, the NP identifies a bright red lacy-appearing rash on the upper trunk, back, and buttocks. The patient is afebrile and states that the rash does not itch. The nurse practitioner should instruct the mother to:

Which of the following is NOT an overarching goal of Healthy People 2030 as published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services?

A patient has a 24 pack year history of cigarette smoking and a chronic cough. The nurse practitioner suspects chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The diagnostic criterion for COPD is an FEV1/FVC ratio of:

A 16-year-old female presents with complaints of headache. A fundoscopic examination is performed. The nurse practitioner knows that a normal optic disc appears:

A 24-year-old patient is diagnosed with acute otitis media. The finding that strongly suggests rupture of the tympanic membrane as a result of infection is:

Which one of the following symptoms is a common sign of a manic episode?

In an 11-year-old female, the earliest physical examination finding that is a secondary sexual characteristic is:

In considering treatment goals for a 20-year-old patient with asthma, which of the following is considered secondary prevention?