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47. A 35-year-old female presents with a history of recurrent episodes of severe throbbing headache. The headaches are aggravated by noise and stress and last for several hours.  Sometimes the patient notices flashing lights just prior to her headache, and is very sensitive to light while having headache pain.  The patient has found no relief with aspirin, ibuprofen, or acetaminophen with her current headache. Which type or classification of medication is most appropriate for her current, acute, headache pain?

78. Which is a risk factor associated with breast cancer?         

4. A 71-year-old female presents with a vesicular rash that burns and itches. An oral antiviral:

10. When examining the skull of a 4 month-old baby, the FNP would normally find:

67. While examining a client with right upper quadrant pain, the client has inspiratory arrest with deep palpation in the RUQ.  This is indicative of:

The nurse practitioner is working in a clinic that commonly sees patients with opioid dependence. In Ohio, prior to ordering a controlled substance, the nurse practitioner is required to:

An 18-year-old woman presents to the clinic with a two-day history of fever, lower abdominal pain, and abnormal vaginal discharge. She reports an unprotected sexual encounter several weeks ago. Her urine pregnancy test is negative. Which of the following is the best course of treatment for her?

A 48-year-old woman presents to the clinic for an annual check-up. Her last mammogram was 5 years ago and had normal findings. Which of the following findings in the patient’s history reveals an increased risk for breast cancer, necessitating annual mammograms?

20. A patient has pneumonia verified by a chest X-ray.  Which patient should be hospitalized for treatment?

62.  During a routine prenatal visit for a woman who is 24 weeks gestation, the CBC reveals a Hgb of 10.3, and a Hct of 34%.  The woman’s pre-pregnancy values were Hgb 12.5 and Hct 42%.  Which of the following is correct?