Preparing for the FNP-BC (Family Nurse Practitioner) exam? Diagnostics is one of the areas our deck drills hardest: 110 of its 1050 flashcards focus on diagnostics, covering topics like Fasting Blood Glucose, Metabolic Syndrome. Try the sample questions below — every card is a real question-and-answer pair from the full deck.
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A 35yo female's mother had breast cancer at 42. No other history. According to USPSTF 2025/2026 guidelines, what is the next step in the FNP's assessment for genetic risk?
Show answer →Use a validated brief screening tool (e.g., FHS-7, BRCAPRO, or Pedigree assessment). If the tool indicates increased risk, the FNP must refer for formal genetic counseling. ANCC emphasizes the FNP's role in initial *identification* and referral rather than ordering germline testing directly. Clinical Pearl: Screening should begin at age 18 if a significant family history is present. Referral to a specialist is mandatory before ordering BRCA1/2 testing to ensure informed consent and psychological support.
A patient presents with a new pruritic rash and WBC differential showing 12% eosinophils (Normal <5%). List the three most common categories of triggers for this finding that the FNP should investigate.
Show answer →1. Allergic reactions (atopy, asthma, drug allergies); 2. Parasitic infections (helminths); 3. Drug reactions (e.g., DRESS syndrome). ANCC Tip: Use the NAACP mnemonic: Neoplasm, Allergy, Addison's disease, Collagen vascular diseases, Parasites. Eosinophilia is a high-yield finding for atopic and parasitic assessments.
A patient with DM and CKD has a UACR of 140 mg/g. BP is 132/82. Which medication classes are specifically indicated in 2026 guidelines to reduce the risk of kidney disease progression?
Show answer →First-line: ACE inhibitors or ARBs (titrated to maximum tolerated dose) for patients with albuminuria (UACR >=30 mg/g) to provide renoprotection. Second-line/Adjunctive: SGLT2 inhibitors (e.g., Dapagliflozin) are now standard of care for CKD with albuminuria to reduce GFR decline and CV events, regardless of glycemic control. Rationale: These agents reduce intraglomerular pressure. Clinical Pearl: Monitor for a benign 20-30% rise in Creatinine after initiation; do not discontinue unless elevation is excessive.
A patient presents with: Waist circumference 42 inches (M), TG 160 mg/dL, HDL 38 mg/dL, BP 136/88 mmHg, and Fasting Blood Glucose 110 mg/dL. How many criteria for Metabolic Syndrome does this patient meet?
Show answer →5 out of 5 criteria. Metabolic Syndrome requires ≥ 3 of the following: 1. Waist > 40in (M) or > 35in (F); 2. TG ≥ 150 mg/dL; 3. HDL < 40 mg/dL (M) or < 50 mg/dL (F); 4. BP ≥ 130/85 mmHg; 5. Fasting Glucose ≥ 100 mg/dL. Metabolic syndrome itself is a Risk Enhancer for ASCVD.
A 55-year-old male reports skipped beats after increasing his coffee intake. EKG shows occasional wide, bizarre QRS complexes that occur earlier than expected, followed by a compensatory pause. There are no P waves preceding these complexes. What is the management?
Show answer →Diagnosis: Premature Ventricular Contractions (PVCs). Management: In asymptomatic patients with no history of structural heart disease, the primary management is reassurance and lifestyle modification (reducing caffeine, alcohol, and stress). Clinical Pearl: If PVCs are frequent (>10% of total beats), multifocal, or occur in R-on-T fashion, further workup for electrolyte imbalance or underlying CAD is necessary.
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