FNP 1 Exam 3 | New Full Exam Latest 2023-2024
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- Leading cause of death Men
Answer:
1st CV disease 2nd CA 3rd is MVA, no seatbelt 4th ETOH
2. GU
Answer: Testicular Torsion: Acute ischemic, testis and spermatic cord twist result ing in obstruction of blood flow to testes. Send to ER.age 7-14 most common group
*S/S*:
Sudden unilateral pain, NV, abd pain, edema and erythema.
*Dx*: Doppler shows no blood flow.
*Tx*:
Gotta fix W/I 6 hrs.Relief of pain, resolution of the "bell-clapper" deformity (tunica vaginalis joins high on the spermatic cord, leaving the testis free to rotate).
3. GU
Answer: Epididymitis: Most common intra-scrotal infxn, age 35 or younger.Gonorhea and Chlamydia can be a big issue for the youngsters.> age 35 consider UTI or Prostatitis. Offending organisms can be E coli, pseudomonas, staph, or chemical/trauma.
*Dx*: Urine C&S, UA, US of scrotum 1 / 4
*STD Tx*:
- Cetriaxone [Rocephin] for G/C and Z-pak *or*
- Doxy and tx partner.
- Sx
*Non STD Tx*:
- Cipro BID x 10 days
- Ofoxacin or Bactrim DS (MRSA and Osteomyelitis)
4. GU
Answer: Hydrocele: Fluid sack - periotoneal fluid in tunica vaginalis; *communicat-
ing*: incomplete closure/retains fluid and dispenses. Refer to surgeon
*non-communicating*: closure of processus vaginalis traps fluid; painless, transil- luminates pink or red.
*Dx*:
A detailed description of the events that precipitated the complaint Details of any trauma incurred Inguinoscrotal US Testicular nuclear scan Abdominal x-ray studies
*Tx*: No tx is required unless complications are present or the clinician suspects a significant underlying cause, such as a tumor.If painful, large, unsightly, or uncomfortable; the Jaboulay-Winkelmann surgical procedure or the Lord procedure (sac is re- duced (plicated) by suture).Sclerotherapy Endoscopic procedures
Pt monitoring at 3 month intervals until the decision is made for or against sx.Postoperatively, pt monitoring should be in 2-3 wks intervals, followed by 2-3 month intervals until resolution.
5. GU
Answer: Spermatocele: Cystic dilation of epididymis, feels like marble; usually painless cystic mass, circumscribed mass in scrotum. 2 / 4
*Dx*: Scrotal US, refer to urologist
6. GU
Answer: Varicocele: Bag of worms. Refer out!
*S/S*:
Oligospermia, infertility, pain and decreased testicular growth.
*Dx*: US, IV pyelography to r/o renal tumor. Grade I: palpable on valsava maneuver
Grade II: palpable when pt standing.
Grade III: assessed with light palpation and visual inspection.
*Tx*: Scrotal support and NSAIDs
7. GU
Answer:
Acute Prostatitis: < age 50, suspect G/C or bacteria:
- coli: 58 to 88%. Proteus species: 3 to 6%.
Other Enterobacteriaceae (Klebsiella, Enterobacter, and Serratia species): 3 to 11%.
Pseudomonas aeruginosa: 3 to 7%.
*S/S*:
Fever, chills, malaise, myalgia, dysuria, irritative urinary s/s (frequency, urgency and UI), pelvic or perineal pain and cloudy urine. Pain at the tip of the penis.
*Dx*:
DRE CBC UA PSA
*Tx*:
*Outpt*: Bactrim BID x 28 days, Cipro 500 mg x 28 days; Doxy 100 mg BID once
then x 28 days. Consider Alpha-blocker therapy
*Inpt*: Give IV, Levofloxacin, Carbapenem or Cipro w/or W/O an aminoglycoside.
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8. GU
Answer: Chronic Prostatitis causes: Bacterial - Gram negative, or STD mycoplasm or chlamydia.
*S/S*: early am penile discharge, urinary discomfort and NO NODULES.
*Dx*: Culture, CT/US, PSA elevated and in smokers, Cytoscopy
*Tx*: FQ's x 4-12 wks
9. GU
Answer: Prostate Cancer: Black men at highest risk, American Indian at lowest.
*Dx*:
Organ nodular on DRE US, CT and MRI Alkaline phosphatase PSA (secreted only by prostate cells, not specific for CA, serum marker for prostate disorder, 2-3 day half life).Biopsy
10. Bell's Palsy:
Answer: A peripheral, usually unilateral, lower motor neuron facial con- dition.Median onset age is 40.
- Determine if the weakness is caused by a problem in the CNS or PNS.
- Flaccid paralysis of muscles on the affected side, including the forehead: impaired
- *Bell phenomenon*: Upward diversion of the eye w/attempted closure of the lid.
closure of the ipsilateral eye, inability to smile, grin, or purse lips.
*Causes*:
Damage secondary to inflammation and subsequent swelling and compression in the ganglia of CN VII (facial) and associated vasa nervorum.
- reactivation of latent (HSV-I and VZV) or
- d/t ischemia from arteriosclerosis associated w/DM.
*Risk factors*:
Pregnancy DM
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