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NP Certification Q&A

NP Certification Q&A

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Welcome to NP Certification Q&A presented by Fitzgerald Health Education Associates. This podcast is for NP students studying to pass their NP certification exam. Getting to the correct test answers means breaking down the exam questions themselves. Expert Fitzgerald faculty clinicians share their knowledge and experience to help you dissect the anatomy of a test question so you can better understand how to arrive at the correct test answer. So, if you’re ready, let’s jump right in.

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  • Infective Endocarditis Prophylaxis

    Infective Endocarditis Prophylaxis
    Mar 9 2026

    A patient presents stating, "I've been told I need to take a medicine before I have a deep dental cleaning." Which of the following patients requires antimicrobial prophylaxis prior to this dental visit?

    A. A 28-year-old female taking combined oral contraceptives with a history of the murmur of mitral valve prolapse

    B. An 18 year old with a physiologic murmur and a history of ACL repair

    C. A 64 year old male with hypertension, type 2 diabetes, dyslipidemia, and an A1c of 9.5%

    D. A 72-year-old woman with a prosthetic aortic valve

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    11 m
  • Initial Choice of Pharmacologic Therapy in COPD

    Initial Choice of Pharmacologic Therapy in COPD
    Mar 2 2026

    A 68-year-old man with a 15-year history of hypertension and dyslipidemia, as well as a 45 pack-year history of cigarette smoking, currently smoking one pack per day, was recently diagnosed with COPD. His FEV1 to FEC ratio is less than 0.7, and his FEV1 is 48% of predicted. He reports two COPD exacerbations in the past year, both treated as an outpatient, and also mentions "I need to pace myself or I get short of breath even if I walk up just a flight of stairs. I can't do any work in the yard anymore." Per current treatment recommendations, which of the following is advised for his COPD maintenance therapy?

    A. SABA as needed for shortness of breath

    B. Daily use of an ICS LABA

    C. As needed use of a LABA for symptoms

    D. Scheduled use of an inhaled LABA/LAMA

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    16 m
  • Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

    Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    Feb 23 2026

    A 45 year old woman who works as a professional baker, with a specialty in birthday and wedding cakes, is diagnosed today with carpal tunnel syndrome. Her history of present illness include a four month history of numbness and tingling of the thumb, index and middle finger of her dominant hand. Physical exam reveals normal grip strength and decreased sensation along the median nerve distribution. Thenar atrophy is absent.

    Which of the following is the most appropriate next step?

    A. referral for carpal tunnel surgical decompression

    B. arranging for carpal tunnel corticosteroid injection

    C. advice on the use of neutral position wrist splinting

    D. obtain a TSH and an A1C

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    12 m
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