NURS 623 EXAM EXAM SCRIPT 2026 FULL
SOLUTION PRACTICE
◉ What hemoglobin levels indicate anemia in men and women?
Answer: Anemia refers to a hemoglobin level of <13.0 in men and
<12.0 in women.
◉ What do the suffixes -cytic and -chromic refer to in relation to red
blood cells? Answer: The suffix -cytic refers to the size of red blood
cells (RBC), while -chromic refers to the color of RBC.
◉ What are the classifications of anemia based on MCV values?
Answer: Microcytic (MCV < 80), Normocytic (MCV 80-96),
Macrocytic (MCV > 96).
◉ What are the classifications of anemia based on MCH values?
Answer: Hypochromic (MCH < 27), Normochromic (MCH 27-33),
Macrochromic (MCH > 33).
◉ What type of anemia is characterized by sickle cell disease?
Answer: Sickle cell disease is classified as Normocytic and
Normochromic.
,◉ What type of anemia is most commonly associated with iron
deficiency? Answer: Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is classified as
Microcytic and Hypochromic.
◉ What is the significance of serum ferritin in diagnosing iron
deficiency anemia? Answer: Serum ferritin is the single most
powerful test for diagnosing iron deficiency anemia when changes in
MCV and MCH are observed.
◉ What are the characteristics of basal cell carcinoma? Answer:
Basal cell carcinoma typically appears as a flesh-colored, pearly
domed nodule with telangiectatic vessels, or a pinkish patch of skin,
and can progress to a central ulcer and crusting.
◉ What does plaque psoriasis look like? Answer: Plaque psoriasis
appears as scale-like lesions that are red, raised patches with a
whitish buildup of dead skin cells, often located on elbows, knees,
lower back, and scalp.
◉ What are the symptoms of urticaria? Answer: Urticaria, or hives,
presents as swollen, pale red bumps or wheals that appear suddenly,
often causing itching, and may burn or sting.
◉ What are the characteristics of melanoma? Answer: Melanoma
typically appears as a new spot on the skin that is asymmetrical, has
,an irregular border, varied colors, a diameter >6mm, and is evolving
in shape, color, or size.
◉ What is Tinea Versicolor and how does it present? Answer: Tinea
Versicolor shows round or oval-shaped lesions of hypo or
hyperpigmentation macules located mainly on the back, neck, chest,
arms, and sometimes face, with very fine scales sometimes visible.
◉ What is Sjogren's syndrome? Answer: Sjogren's syndrome is a
chronic autoimmune condition affecting mucous membranes,
causing inadequate tear and saliva production, with symptoms
including dry eyes, dry mouth, and joint pain.
◉ What are the risk factors for developing Sjogren's syndrome?
Answer: Risk factors include rheumatoid arthritis (RA), systemic
lupus erythematosus (SLE), being female, and being over the age of
40.
◉ What are the signs and symptoms of relapsing polychondritis?
Answer: Relapsing polychondritis is characterized by destructive
inflammation of cartilage, typically causing red, swollen, painful
ears, joint inflammation, and tenderness in the nose.
◉ What are common symptoms of an allergic reaction? Answer:
Common symptoms include tingling or itching in the mouth, hives,
, swelling of the lips, face, tongue, or throat, wheezing, abdominal
pain, and dizziness.
◉ What are the symptoms associated with lupus? Answer:
Symptoms of lupus include fatigue, joint pain, myalgia,
photosensitivity, a butterfly malar rash, thrombocytopenia, gastritis,
and a systolic murmur.
◉ What are the symptoms of a herpes simplex infection? Answer:
Herpes simplex can be asymptomatic or present with tenderness,
pain, mild paresthesias, headache, fever, muscle ache, and
lymphadenopathy.
◉ What symptoms can be associated with certain medical
conditions? Answer: Headache, fever, muscle ache,
lymphadenopathy.
◉ What is the laboratory value indicative of Lupus? Answer: ANA
(Antinuclear Antibody) will be 1:80 or higher.
◉ What lab tests are typically ordered for Lupus? Answer: CBC, CMP,
UA, ESR/CRP (elevated), CXR, Renal US.
SOLUTION PRACTICE
◉ What hemoglobin levels indicate anemia in men and women?
Answer: Anemia refers to a hemoglobin level of <13.0 in men and
<12.0 in women.
◉ What do the suffixes -cytic and -chromic refer to in relation to red
blood cells? Answer: The suffix -cytic refers to the size of red blood
cells (RBC), while -chromic refers to the color of RBC.
◉ What are the classifications of anemia based on MCV values?
Answer: Microcytic (MCV < 80), Normocytic (MCV 80-96),
Macrocytic (MCV > 96).
◉ What are the classifications of anemia based on MCH values?
Answer: Hypochromic (MCH < 27), Normochromic (MCH 27-33),
Macrochromic (MCH > 33).
◉ What type of anemia is characterized by sickle cell disease?
Answer: Sickle cell disease is classified as Normocytic and
Normochromic.
,◉ What type of anemia is most commonly associated with iron
deficiency? Answer: Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is classified as
Microcytic and Hypochromic.
◉ What is the significance of serum ferritin in diagnosing iron
deficiency anemia? Answer: Serum ferritin is the single most
powerful test for diagnosing iron deficiency anemia when changes in
MCV and MCH are observed.
◉ What are the characteristics of basal cell carcinoma? Answer:
Basal cell carcinoma typically appears as a flesh-colored, pearly
domed nodule with telangiectatic vessels, or a pinkish patch of skin,
and can progress to a central ulcer and crusting.
◉ What does plaque psoriasis look like? Answer: Plaque psoriasis
appears as scale-like lesions that are red, raised patches with a
whitish buildup of dead skin cells, often located on elbows, knees,
lower back, and scalp.
◉ What are the symptoms of urticaria? Answer: Urticaria, or hives,
presents as swollen, pale red bumps or wheals that appear suddenly,
often causing itching, and may burn or sting.
◉ What are the characteristics of melanoma? Answer: Melanoma
typically appears as a new spot on the skin that is asymmetrical, has
,an irregular border, varied colors, a diameter >6mm, and is evolving
in shape, color, or size.
◉ What is Tinea Versicolor and how does it present? Answer: Tinea
Versicolor shows round or oval-shaped lesions of hypo or
hyperpigmentation macules located mainly on the back, neck, chest,
arms, and sometimes face, with very fine scales sometimes visible.
◉ What is Sjogren's syndrome? Answer: Sjogren's syndrome is a
chronic autoimmune condition affecting mucous membranes,
causing inadequate tear and saliva production, with symptoms
including dry eyes, dry mouth, and joint pain.
◉ What are the risk factors for developing Sjogren's syndrome?
Answer: Risk factors include rheumatoid arthritis (RA), systemic
lupus erythematosus (SLE), being female, and being over the age of
40.
◉ What are the signs and symptoms of relapsing polychondritis?
Answer: Relapsing polychondritis is characterized by destructive
inflammation of cartilage, typically causing red, swollen, painful
ears, joint inflammation, and tenderness in the nose.
◉ What are common symptoms of an allergic reaction? Answer:
Common symptoms include tingling or itching in the mouth, hives,
, swelling of the lips, face, tongue, or throat, wheezing, abdominal
pain, and dizziness.
◉ What are the symptoms associated with lupus? Answer:
Symptoms of lupus include fatigue, joint pain, myalgia,
photosensitivity, a butterfly malar rash, thrombocytopenia, gastritis,
and a systolic murmur.
◉ What are the symptoms of a herpes simplex infection? Answer:
Herpes simplex can be asymptomatic or present with tenderness,
pain, mild paresthesias, headache, fever, muscle ache, and
lymphadenopathy.
◉ What symptoms can be associated with certain medical
conditions? Answer: Headache, fever, muscle ache,
lymphadenopathy.
◉ What is the laboratory value indicative of Lupus? Answer: ANA
(Antinuclear Antibody) will be 1:80 or higher.
◉ What lab tests are typically ordered for Lupus? Answer: CBC, CMP,
UA, ESR/CRP (elevated), CXR, Renal US.
