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Adult Nurse Practitioner Exam Prep

Category - AANPCP Adult Nurse Practioner Practice Test

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A 20-year-old man comes to the clinic complaining of anorexia, vomiting, and myalgia. On assessment, maculopapular and petechial rash are found on the ankles and wrists. The patient says he remembers getting bitten by a tick about 2 weeks ago. Based on the physical findings and history, the patient is most likely diagnosed with:

Rocky mountain spotted fever
Infectious mononucleosis
Rubella
Diphtheria

Explanation

Answer - A - The Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever is caused by Rickettsia rickettsii. The signs and symptoms are consistent with the patient’s symptoms.

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