Family Nurse Practitioner Test Health Promotion and Disease Prevention

Question 1

According to the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), at what age should average-risk adults begin colorectal cancer screening?

Accepted Answer

45 years

Answer

40 years

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50 years

Answer

55 years

Question 2

Which vaccine is recommended annually for all persons aged 6 months and older, regardless of health status?

Accepted Answer

Influenza vaccine

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Pneumococcal vaccine

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Hepatitis B vaccine

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Tdap vaccine

Question 3

A 55-year-old male patient with a 30 pack-year smoking history is currently smoking. Which cancer screening should the FNP recommend?

Accepted Answer

Low-dose CT scan of the chest annually

Answer

Chest X-ray annually

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Sputum cytology every 6 months

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PET scan annually

Question 4

Which level of prevention involves early detection of disease before symptoms appear, such as screening mammography?

Accepted Answer

Secondary prevention

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Primary prevention

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Tertiary prevention

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Quaternary prevention

Question 5

The FNP is counseling a 28-year-old woman planning pregnancy. Which supplement should be recommended to reduce the risk of neural tube defects?

Accepted Answer

Folic acid 400-800 mcg/day

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Iron 65 mg/day

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Calcium 1,200 mg/day

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Vitamin D 2,000 IU/day

Question 6

At what age should women of average risk begin mammography screening according to the USPSTF (2024 guidelines)?

Accepted Answer

40 years

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35 years

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45 years

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50 years

Question 7

Which of the following is a primary prevention strategy for type 2 diabetes in a high-risk patient?

Accepted Answer

Lifestyle modification including weight loss and increased physical activity

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Starting metformin immediately

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Annual HbA1c testing

Answer

Referring to endocrinology