NR 511 FINAL EXAM 1 – QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

1. NR 511 FINAL EXAM 1 – QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS The most cost-effective screening test for determining HIV status is which of the following? Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay 2. Which blood test is a nonspecific method and most helpful for evaluating the severity and course of an inflammatory process? C -REACTIVE PROTIEN ( CRP) 3. Cocaine acts as a stimulant by blocking the reuptake of which neurotransmitter? DOPAMINE 4. Mrs. Thomas was seen in the office complaining of pain and point tenderness in the area of her elbow. The pain has increased following a day of gardening one week ago. A physical finding that differentiates the diagnosis and is most consistent with lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow) is: PAIN AT THE ELBOW WITH RESISTED MOVEMENTS AT THE WRIST AND FOREARM 5. Which of the following statements concerning the musculoskeletal examination is true? THE UNINVOLVED SIDE SHOULD BE EXAMINED INITIALLY AND THEN COMPARE TO THE INVOLVED SIDE. 6. Which of the following signs or symptoms indicate an inflammatory etiology to musculoskeletal pain? MORNING STIFFNESS