NURS 5433 Final Exam Review Questions & Answers 2026
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1. Which drug is specifically known for stimulating bone growth in patients with
osteoporosis?
Teriparatide
Raloxifene
Alendronate
Denosumab
2. What virus is primarily responsible for causing Mononucleosis?
Epstein-Barr virus
HIV
Cytomegalovirus
Herpes Simplex Virus
3. According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, women over the age of
50 should take ____ IU of vitamin D daily.
600-800
1,000-1,200
400-600
800-1,000
4. Patients with this disease often complain of back pain that is relieved when
sitting or leaning forward
Hyperkyphosis
, Spinal Stenosis
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
5. Describe the characteristic symptoms associated with Fifths Disease and how
they differ from other childhood illnesses.
Fifths Disease causes a high fever and severe cough.
Fifths Disease is primarily associated with gastrointestinal symptoms.
Fifths Disease is characterized by a distinctive rash that appears
after mild flu-like symptoms, primarily presenting as a 'slapped
cheek' appearance.
Fifths Disease leads to a widespread body rash without prior
symptoms.
6. What is the fasting blood glucose level that indicates a diagnosis of
diabetes?
Greater than or equal to 126 mg/dL
Greater than or equal to 100 mg/dL
Greater than or equal to 140 mg/dL
Greater than or equal to 200 mg/dL
7. In individuals over the age of 60 the leading cause of blindness is:
glaucoma
Macular degeneration
cataracts
retinopathy
, infections
8. If one's fasting glucose is more than ... mg/dL can be considered as metabolic
syndrome risk factor too.
120
50
100
90
9. Why is it essential to recognize differentiating features between COPD and
asthma?
To guide appropriate treatment
To reduce patient anxiety
To simplify diagnosis
To avoid using ICS
10. Describe the significance of the Phalen's Test in diagnosing Carpal Tunnel
Syndrome.
Phalen's Test helps to identify symptoms of Carpal Tunnel
Syndrome by assessing the patient's wrist position.
Phalen's Test evaluates the range of motion in the shoulder.
Phalen's Test is used to assess blood flow in the wrist.
Phalen's Test measures grip strength in the hand.
11. A patient with osteoarthritis is experiencing significant pain despite taking
acetaminophen. What would be the most appropriate next step in their
medication management?
, Increase the dose of acetaminophen
Prescribe opioids
Add a proton pump inhibitor
Recommend intra-articular steroids
Switch to NSAIDs
12. Which of the following is a symptom of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever?
Fever
Rash beginning on ankles and wrists, moving inward toward the trunk
All of these choices
Headache
Weakness
13. Diabetes is defined as a confirmed random glucose of:
200 mg/dL or greater
140-199 mg/dL
126-199 mg/dL
140 mg/dL or greater
14. If Marty were to develop a secondary bacterial infection after his
pneumonia, which antibiotic would be inappropriate to prescribe due to his
allergy?
Doxycycline 100mg twice daily
Amoxicillin 2g three times daily
Clarithromycin 500mg twice daily
| Latest Review Guide
1. Which drug is specifically known for stimulating bone growth in patients with
osteoporosis?
Teriparatide
Raloxifene
Alendronate
Denosumab
2. What virus is primarily responsible for causing Mononucleosis?
Epstein-Barr virus
HIV
Cytomegalovirus
Herpes Simplex Virus
3. According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, women over the age of
50 should take ____ IU of vitamin D daily.
600-800
1,000-1,200
400-600
800-1,000
4. Patients with this disease often complain of back pain that is relieved when
sitting or leaning forward
Hyperkyphosis
, Spinal Stenosis
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
5. Describe the characteristic symptoms associated with Fifths Disease and how
they differ from other childhood illnesses.
Fifths Disease causes a high fever and severe cough.
Fifths Disease is primarily associated with gastrointestinal symptoms.
Fifths Disease is characterized by a distinctive rash that appears
after mild flu-like symptoms, primarily presenting as a 'slapped
cheek' appearance.
Fifths Disease leads to a widespread body rash without prior
symptoms.
6. What is the fasting blood glucose level that indicates a diagnosis of
diabetes?
Greater than or equal to 126 mg/dL
Greater than or equal to 100 mg/dL
Greater than or equal to 140 mg/dL
Greater than or equal to 200 mg/dL
7. In individuals over the age of 60 the leading cause of blindness is:
glaucoma
Macular degeneration
cataracts
retinopathy
, infections
8. If one's fasting glucose is more than ... mg/dL can be considered as metabolic
syndrome risk factor too.
120
50
100
90
9. Why is it essential to recognize differentiating features between COPD and
asthma?
To guide appropriate treatment
To reduce patient anxiety
To simplify diagnosis
To avoid using ICS
10. Describe the significance of the Phalen's Test in diagnosing Carpal Tunnel
Syndrome.
Phalen's Test helps to identify symptoms of Carpal Tunnel
Syndrome by assessing the patient's wrist position.
Phalen's Test evaluates the range of motion in the shoulder.
Phalen's Test is used to assess blood flow in the wrist.
Phalen's Test measures grip strength in the hand.
11. A patient with osteoarthritis is experiencing significant pain despite taking
acetaminophen. What would be the most appropriate next step in their
medication management?
, Increase the dose of acetaminophen
Prescribe opioids
Add a proton pump inhibitor
Recommend intra-articular steroids
Switch to NSAIDs
12. Which of the following is a symptom of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever?
Fever
Rash beginning on ankles and wrists, moving inward toward the trunk
All of these choices
Headache
Weakness
13. Diabetes is defined as a confirmed random glucose of:
200 mg/dL or greater
140-199 mg/dL
126-199 mg/dL
140 mg/dL or greater
14. If Marty were to develop a secondary bacterial infection after his
pneumonia, which antibiotic would be inappropriate to prescribe due to his
allergy?
Doxycycline 100mg twice daily
Amoxicillin 2g three times daily
Clarithromycin 500mg twice daily
