NRNP 6531 Week 11 Final Exam (Fall Qtr)
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(NRNP 6531 Week 11 Final)
- Question: A patient comes in complaining of 1 week of pain in the posterior neck with difficulty turning the head to the right. What additional history is needed?
- Question: In the outpatient office setting, the most common reason for a malpractice suit is failure to: Properly refer
- Question: Reed-Sternberg Blymphocytes are associated with which of the following disorders:
- Question: The initial clinical sign of Dupuytren’s contractureis:
- Question: Marsha presents with symptoms resembling both fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome, which have many similarities. Which of the following is more characteristic of fibromyalgia?
- Question: A child with type 1 diabetes mellitus has experienced excessive hunger, weight gain and increasing hyperglycemia. The Somogyi effect is suspected. What steps should be taken to diagnose and treat this condition?
- Question: The 4 classic features of Parkin son’s diseaseare:
- Question: What conditions must be met for you to bill “incident to” the physician, receiving 100% reimbursement from Medicare?
- Question: The cornerstone of treatment for stress fracture of the femur or metatarsal stress fracture is:
- Question: Which of the following antibiotics should not be prescribed for a pregnant woman in the 3rd trimester?
- Question: Which is the most common cause of end-stage renal disease in the United States?
- Question: A typical description of a tension headacheis:
- Question: A patient taking levothyroxine is bein gover-replaced. What condition is he at risk for?
- Question: Which of the following medications increase the risk for metabolic syndrome?
- Question: You are assessing a patient after a sports injury to his right knee. You elicit a positive anterior/posterior drawer sign. This test indicates an injury to the:
- Question: A middle-aged man presents to urgent care complaining of pain of the medial condyle of the lower humerus. The man works as a carpenter and describes a gradual onset of pain. On exam, the medial epicondyle is tender and pain is … with flexion and pronation. Range of motion is full The most likely cause of this patient’s pain is:
- Question: The organism most often … with prostatitisis:
- Question: Dave, age 38, states that he thinks he has an ear infection because he just flew back from a business trip and feels unusual pressure in his ear. You diagnose barotrauma. What is your next action?
- Question: Maria, age 17, was … when she was 13 year old. She is now experiencing sleeping problems, flashbacks, and depression. What is your initial diagnosis?
- Question: What diabetic complications result from hyperglycemia?
- Question: Prolonged PT suggests:
- Question: The most reliable indicator(s) of neurological deficit when assessing a patient with acute low back pain is(are):
- Question: A patient presenting for an annual physical exam has a BMI of 25 kg/m2 This patient would be … as:
- Question: Jennifer says that she has heard that caffeine can cause osteoporosis and asks you How do you respond?
- Question: Jack, age 55, comes to the office with a blood pressure of 144/98 mm Hg. He states that he did not know if it was ever … before. When you retake his blood pressure at the end of the exam, it remains at 144/98. What should your next action be?
- Question: Diagnostic radiological studies are … for low back pain:
- Question: Risk factors for Addison’s disease include which of the following?
- Question: A 32 year old female patient presents with fever, chills, right flank pain, right costovertebral angle tenderness, and hematuria. Her urinalysis is positive for leukocytes and red blood cells.Thenursepractitionerdiagnosespyelonephritis.Themostappropriatemanagementis:
- Question: A patient has just been… with Bell’s palsy. He is understandably upset and has questions about the prognosis. You response should be:
- Question: After treating a patient for Helicobacter pylori infection, what test do you order to see if it has been cured?
- Question: A patient presents with dehydration, hypotension, and fever. Laboratory testing reveals hyponatremia, hyper kalemia, and hypoglycemia. These imbalances are … , but the patient returns 6 weeks later with the same symptoms of hyper pigmentation, weakness, anorexia, fatigue, and weight loss. What action(s) should the nurse practitioner take?
- Question: The most common symptoms of transient ischemic attack(TIA)include:
- Question: Which patient would benefit most from screening for type 2diabetes?
- Question: An obese hyper lipid emic patient, newly … with type 2 diabetes mellitus, has fasting glucose values 180 to 250 mg/Dl. What is the most appropriate initial treatment to consider?
- Question: A 32 year old male patient complains of urinary frequency and burning on urination for 3 days. Urinalysis reveals bacteriuria. He denies any past history of urinary tract infection. The initial treatment should be:
- Question: The most reliable diagnostic indicator of goutis:
- Question: A 60 year old male patient with multiple health problems presents with a complaint of erectile dysfunction (ED). Of the following, which medication is most likely to be causing the problem?
- Question: Diabetes screening recommendations for asymptomatic adults age 45 and over include which of the following:
- Question: Diagnostic evaluation of hypo thyroidism reveals:
- Question: The most effective intervention(s) to prevent stroke is(are):
- Question: Josh, age 22, is a stock boy and has an acute episode of low back pain. You order and NSAID and tell him which of the following?
- Question: The cardinal sign of infectious arthritis is:
- Question: Which appropriate test for the initial assessment of Alzheimer’s disease provides the performance ratings on 10 complex, higher order activities?
- Question: A patient exhibits extra pyramidal side effects of antipsychotic medications. Which of the following symptoms would lead you to look for another diagnosis?
- Question: Urine cultures should … for which of the following patients?
- Question: A 65 year old patient complains of recurrent bilateral temporal headaches, malaise, muscle aches, and low grade fever. The headache is …d as superficial tenderness rather than deep pain. Giant cell arteritis is suspected. Appropriate treatment is:
- Question: Beth, age 49, comes in with low back pain. An x-ray of the lumbosacral spine is within normal limits. Which of the following diagnoses do you explore further?
- Question: Martin, age 24, presents with an erythematous ear canal, pain, and a recent history of swimming. What do you suspect?
- Question: Which history is commonly found in a patient with glomerulonephritis?
- Question: A 27 year old female patient with epilepsy is well … with phenytoin (Dilantin). She requests information about contraception. The nurse practitioner should instruct her that while taking phenytoin:
- Question: Which of the following is a contraindication for met form in therapy?
- Question: Microalbuminuria is a measure of:
- Question: The best test to determine micro albuminuria to assist in the diagnosis of diabetic neuropathy:
- Question: A nurse practitioner diagnoses a 60 year old male with balanitis. Which disease is commonly … with balanitis?
- Question: A patient with HIV infection has a fever of unknown origin (FUO). Which of the following is a possible cause of FUO in a patient with HIV?
- Question: A 28-year-old female presents to the office requesting testing for diagnosis of hereditary thrombophilia. Her father recently had a deep vein thrombosis and she is … about her risk factors. The nurse practitioner explains that:
- Question: In which of the following presentations is further diagnostic testing not … ?
- Question: How do you respond when Jessica, age 42, asks you what constitutes a good minimum cardiovascular workout?
- Question: The most accurate measure of diabetes control is:
- Question: Which of the following statements about multiples cleros is (MS) is correct?
- Question: Risk factors for prostate cancer include all of the following except:
- Question: Which of the following symptoms suggests a more serious cause of back pain?
- Question: Potential side effects of levofloxacin include which of the following?
- Question: Diagnostic evaluation for urinary calculi includes:
- Question: Which of the following is not a risk factor … with the development of syndrome X and type 2 diabetes mellitus?
- Question: Establishment of a definitive diagnosis of osteomyelitis requires:
- Question: A patient has been taking fluoxetine (Prozac) since being … with major depression, firstepisode,2 months ago. She reports considerable improvement in her symptoms and her intention to discontinue the medication. What should be the nurse practitioner’s recommendation?
- Question: A patient has been … with hypothyroidism and thyroid hormone replacement therapy is prescribed. How long should the nurse practitioner wait before checking the patient’s TSH?
- Question: Which of the following is the most common complication of the myelodys plastic syndromes?
- Question: A 63-year-old man presents to the office with hematuria, hesitancy, and dribbling. Digital rectal exam (DRE) reveals a moderately … prostate that is smooth.ThePSAis1.2. What is the most appropriate management strategy for you to follow at this time?
- Question: What is the most common cause of Cushing’s syndrome?
- Question: A 77-year-old female presents to the office complaining a sudden swelling on her right She denies fever, chills, trauma, or pain. The physical exam reveals an on-tender area of swelling over the extensor surface over the right elbow with evidence of trauma or irritation. The nurse practitioner suspects:
- Question: What information should patients with diabetes and their families receive about hypoglycemia?
- Question: Steve, age 69, has gastro esophageal reflux disease (GERD). When teaching him how to reduce his lower esophageal sphincter pressure, which substances do you recommend that he avoid?
- Question: Which drug category contains the drugs that are the first line Gold standard therapy for COPD?
- Question: Which of the following is not appropriate suppression therapy for chronic bacterial prostatitis?
- Question: Legal authority for … practice nursing rests with:
- Question: The primary goals of treatment for patients with alcohol … is order are:
- Question: Other than smoking cessation, which of the following slows the progression of COPD in smokers?
- Question: A patient has HIV infection and is having a problem with massive diarrhea. You suspect the cause is:
- Question: Central obesity, “moon” face, and dorsocervical fat pad are … with:
- Question: Martin, a 58 year old male with diabetes, is at your office for his diabetes follow up. On examining his feet with monofilament, you discover that he has … sensation in both feet. There are no open areas or signs of infection on his feet. What health teaching should Martin receive today regarding the care if his feet?
- Question: The nurse practitioner diagnoses epididymitis in a 24 year old sexually active male patient. The drug of choice for treatment of this patient is:
- Question: What intervention does the American College of Rheumatology recommend as first line therapy for osteoarthritis?
- Question: Which of the following characteristics are … with prepatellarbursitis?
- Question: A 26 year old female presents with elbow pain that is … as aching and burning. There is point tenderness along the lateral aspect of the elbow and painful passive flexion and extension. She reports she has been playing tennis almost daily for the past month. The most likely diagnosis is:
- Question: Potential causes of hypocalcemia include which of the following?
- Question: Diagnostic confirmation of acute leukemia is… on:
- Question: A patient has been … anxiety disorder (GAD). Which of the following medications may … to treat … anxiety disorder?
- Question: A 15 year-old female patient is 5 feet tall and weighs 85 pounds. You suspect anorexia and know that the best initial approach is to:
- Question: A patient complains of … joint pain and stiffness … with activity and … with rest. This patient history is consistent with which of the following disorders?
- Question: At what age is screening most likely to detects colios is?
- Question: A positive drawer sign supports a diagnosis of: The most commonly … pharmacological treatment regimen for low back pain (LBP) is:
- Question: The most commonly … pharmacological treatment regimen for low back pain (LBP) is:
- Question: A 75-year-old female is … with primary hyperparathyroidism and asks the nurse practitioner what the treatment for this disorder is. The nurse practitioner explains:
- Question: What information should a 42 year old patient with newly … diabetes receive about exercise?
- Question: A 30 year old female patient presents to the clinic with heat intolerance, tremors, nervousness, and weight loss inconsistent with … appetite. Which test would … most likely to confirm the … diagnosis?
- Question: Which of the following set of symptoms should raise suspicion of a braintumor?
- Question: Which of the following patients most warrants screening for hypothyroidism?
- Question: Which of the following patients most warrants screening for hypothyroidism?
- Question: Which of the following accounts for half of the bladder tumors among men and one-third in women?