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Question 1 of 5

The scoliosis patient who would cause the greatest concern for the nurse practitioner is a:

A. 13-year-old female with a 100� curve B. 17-year-old female with a 100� curve C. 12-year-old female with a 50� curve D. 18-year-old female with a 50� curve

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: A 100� curve in a 13-year-old is concerning due to potential for progression.

Question 2 of 5

Healthcare providers should recommend that older adults engage in which one of the following?

A. 150 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity weekly B. 20 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity 3 days per week C. 10 minutes of vigorous physical activity most days of the week D. 30 minutes of vigorous physical activity 3 days per week

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The recommendation is 150 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity per week for older adults.

Question 3 of 5

A type of breast cancer that begins with erythema and swelling of the breast and progresses rapidly is termed:

A. Paget�s disease B. Invasive ductal carcinoma C. Inflammatory breast cancer D. Invasive lobular carcinoma

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Inflammatory breast cancer presents with erythema, swelling, and rapid progression.

Question 4 of 5

Phenazopyridine (Pyridium) is recommended for very short-term use in patients with urinary tract infections (UTIs) because:

A. Possible resistance B. Occurrence of hemolytic anemia C. Gastritis D. Cost

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Phenazopyridine can cause methemoglobinemia and hemolytic anemia if overused.

Question 5 of 5

Which condition is best treated using alpha-adrenergic antagonist?

A. Functional incontinence B. Renal insufficiency C. Urge incontinence D. Overflow incontinence

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Alpha-adrenergic antagonists are often used for overflow incontinence due to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

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