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NP Certification Q&A

NP Certification Q&A

By: Fitzgerald Health Education Associates
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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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  • Assessment in Diagnosis of COPD

    Assessment in Diagnosis of COPD
    Mar 23 2026

    A 62 year old man with a 60 pack year cigarette smoking history presents with a chief complaint of progressive dyspnea on exertion and a chronic productive cough over the past eight years. Significant contributing history include two episodes of being seen in urgent care in the past year for "bronchitis" and being told he should follow up with primary care.

    When considering the diagnosis of COPD, which of the following is the most important diagnostic parameter?

    A. patient report of progressive dyspnea and chronic productive cough

    B. 60-pack year cigarette smoking history

    C. FEV1 to FEC ratio of less than 0.7 post bronchodilator

    D. FEV1 of less than 50 % of predicted

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    16 mins
  • Treatment Choices in Infective Endocarditis Prophylaxis

    Treatment Choices in Infective Endocarditis Prophylaxis
    Mar 16 2026

    A 72-year-old with a prosthetic aortic valve presents stating, "I was told I have to take a medicine before I have a deep dental cleaning." Concurrent health issues include hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and dyslipidemia, currently at treatment goals. Medications include metformin, hydrochlorothiazide, telmisartan, and rosuvastatin. She has no drug allergies. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in her care?

    A. amoxicillin 2 grams PO 30 to 60 minutes prior to the procedure

    B. amoxicillin 2 grams PO 1 to 2 hours after the procedure

    C. cephalexin 2 grams PO 30 to 60 minutes prior to the procedure

    D. inform the patient that no antimicrobial prophylaxis is needed during dental care.

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    12 mins
  • 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 mins
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